Assessment of English Language Learners

Assessment of English Language Learners

This 45-minute webcast is a thorough introduction to assessment for teachers of English language learners. Dr. Lorraine Valdez Pierce will discuss performance-based standardized assessments; assessment as a tool for informing instruction; use of assessment to reinforce reading comprehension; and student self-assessment and self-monitoring.

Dr. Lorraine Valdez Pierce will also provide practical advice on how ESL and classroom teachers can collaborate when assessing English language learners and making decisions based on those assessments. Tips on record keeping and rubrics are also included.

Guiding Questions

1. Discuss ways that assessment can promote learning.
2. Generate your own definition of "performance-based classroom assessment."
3. Share strategies you currently use that encourage students to monitor their own learning.
4. How do a child's native language literacy skills help them acquire literacy skills in a second language?
5. Is there a system in place at your school to assess native language literacy skills?