Before I signed up for this course, I really didn’t have a whole lot of interest in learning about different assessments. However, after reading the book, going through all the different class material, getting hands on experience with an assessment, and watching all of my classmates wonderful presentations, I can honestly say that my mind has definitely been changed.
Chapter 14 was extremely interesting to me because it is so full of important information and detail. The more I read through the text, the more I understand why Dr. Baker encouraged all of us to keep it with us. The Assessment in Education Chapter gives a good overview of many of the types of assessments, which are available in most school districts. I especially appreciated the section entitled, “Assessment Activities of School Counselors”. Throughout my journey in the School Counseling Program, I keep telling myself how much I want to be prepared to do my job, once I actually get into a school. The more I learn about what my role may actually involve, the more confident and excited I get to want to take on the role.
The “Test Preparation and Performance” was also extremely informative. One of the areas in which I need to improve as a counselor is my level of confidence in some of the actual material. In order for me to try and make my clients feel as confident and comfortable as possible, I need to make sure that I am projecting that feeling onto them. I know that with time, experience, and through expanding my knowledge within the field, my confidence level in the material will continue to grow everyday. I have always had a slight fear of failure, so my goal is to be the best prepared counselor I can be so that failure will never be an option. I guess in a way, the fact that I have those feelings is “normal”, and it may provide me a way to be able to relate better to some of the students with the same feelings.
It is also good for me to know how much of a role assessment tests and strategies can play for all types of children. Since I had very little experience with them myself as a child, I never really had a good understanding of the purpose. I now realize how important they are, and how helpful they really can be. I am looking forward to more hands on experience with all of them.
Drummond, R.J. & Jones, K. (2010). Assessment procedures for counselors and helping professionals ( 7th ed.). Upper Saddle River , New Jersey
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