Rasmussen College Peer Mentoring Session and PILES Domains Essay
Scenario
You are a peer mentor in your program. You are reviewing the observation of Timmy that was recorded by your co-teacher to evaluate and determine ethical, developmental, culturally, and linguistically appropriate assessment practices. You plan to create a feedback document, or audio recording, or video recording to use during your next mentoring session to provide your co-teacher with guidance on their current assessment practices.
Instructions
Part One: Review Observation
- Review the provided observation notes on Timmy
Part Two: Feedback
Create a written feedback document that:
- Analyzes the child’s development within each of the PILES domains (5 total):
- Physical
- Intellectual
- Language
- Emotional
- Social
- Explains at least two of your state’s early learning standards to demonstrate alignment between PILES domains and the assessment practice.
- Determines at least one way the observation and assessment method used is aligned to NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct for each of the following categories (3 total):
- Ethical
- Culturally appropriate
- Linguistically appropriate
- Describes at least one way the observation and assessment method should be modified to improve alignment to NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct.
- Recommends at least one next step in assessment practices to promote a positive outcome for Timmy.
