Major Takeaways From Early Childhood Course

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I have had several takeaways from this course. The major takeaways include the role of assessment in the classroom, importance of high quality assessment, and the types of assessment. From the fist chapter of the textbook, I learned that assessment in teaching and learning leads to a deep comprehension of the intended concepts, fosters effective communication between the teacher and the students, and improves cognitive skills such as problem solving and critical thinking (McMillan, n.d.). High-quality assessments are especially important. From the third chapter of the textbook, I learned the criteria for ensuring