I have been reading about standardized testing in Language Arts journal. While some educators are against it, there are some who see it as a single measure of what students can do. I have also noticed that the persons who make this claim are deeply rooted in their philosophy on teaching and learning. Others are lucky enough to have the dupport of the community, the Board of Education, the District Superintendent, students and teachers in their corner. Such educators do not feel threatened by those tests. In their view, the tests are not means in themselves and their results are used to set district priorities, and plans for improvement to counter observable trends in teaching and learning. These educators sound very knowledgeable on their craft and are confident that the tests pose no threats, as long as they are doing what they do best- facilitate learning.
Nazarine