| Description |
xv, 203 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-196) and index. |
| Contents |
Assessment of English language learners : the bridge to educational equity -- Standards and assessment : the bridge from language proficiency to academic achievement -- Assessing oral language and literacy development : the bridge from social language proficiency to academic language proficiency -- Assessing academic language proficiency and academic achievement : the bridge to accountability -- Classroom assessment : the bridge to educational parity -- Documenting performance assessment : the bridge from teachers to classrooms -- Supports for student, classroom, and large-scale assessment : the bridge to student understanding -- Standardized testing and reporting : the bridge to fair and valid assessment -- Grading systems : the bridge to the future. |
| Summary |
Student assessment is the cornerstone of standards-based education. For the growing population of English Language Learners, however, measuring their acquisition and learning is a multifaceted process. This well-documented text examines the unique needs of English Language Learners and describes strategies for implementing instructional assessment of language and content. With both depth and breadth, this practical resource covers how to equitably and comprehensively assess the language proficiency and academic achievement of English Language Learners. Both practicing and aspiring educators will benefit from: Rubrics, charts, checklists, surveys, and other ready-to-use tools ; Professional development activities ; An integrated approach to teaching standards, language, and content ; Guidance on how best to address standardized testing and grading. Use this timely text to advance the academic language proficiency of English Language Learners through enhanced teaching and assessment techniques |
| Subject |
English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers
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English language -- Ability testing
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| ISBN |
0761988892 |
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