An important component of teaching and learning is the assessment process

An important component of teaching and learning is the assessment process.

An important component of teaching and learning is the assessment process. In this discussion you’ll examine how culturally competent current assessments are. Prior to completing this discussion read Joseph (2011), Smith-Maddox (1998), and view The Aspen Institute (2013).

Initial Post: Create an initial response that addresses the following:

What do you see as the benefits and drawbacks to common core teaching and assessment?

Do you agree or disagree with the panelists that common core teaching and assessment is culturally competent? Why or why not?

Locate at least one scholarly article that supports your stance. Be sure to cite this article within your response.

Consult Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources. This table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor.

Guided Response: Post responses to at least two classmates. In your response, reflect on your classmate’s responses. Questions you might consider in your response include: (Two Response Should be 100 words or more)

Do you agree or disagree with your classmates’ stance? Why or why not?

What relationship do you see between common core teaching and culturally competent curriculum?