MENC is currently accepting feedback on a current draft in progress of a position statement on assessment in music education. This is a great opportunity to reflect on our own perspectives and class/school/music department policies on assessment. Do we make use of both summative and formative assessment? What are our criteria for assessing our students? Are we using authentic assessment? Do our students practice self or peer assessment? Do our students keep process and product portfolios?
Over a year ago in a post on standardized testing & music education I wondered how standardized tests would affect music programs. Does standardized testing play a role in your program?
Why not engage in conversation with colleagues about these and other questions regarding assessment and the MENC position statement. Perhaps your department might even work together to send MENC some feedback?