This course focuses on the equitable assessment of English language learners (ELLs). Participants explore the ways assessment of ELLs is conceptualized within larger historical, social, cultural, and political contexts using theoretical models that account for the intersection of second language acquisition and academic achievement, participants engage in examining, adapting, or developing effective classroom assessments that measure English language proficiency and content area learning.
Participants also review state and national language proficiency and content standards, examine how they are measured in mandated assessments, and analyze potential issues involved in assessing ELLs using standardized assessment.
Assigned course requirements include the completion of 20 clinical/observation hours. Students cannot pass the class if they do not complete the required clinical hours.
Prerequisites (recommended): Foundations of ESL and Bilingual Education and a Methods and Materials class
Required Textbooks:
- Gottlieb, M. (2021). Classroom assessment in multiple languages: A handbook for teachers. Corwin. ISBN: 9781544384603 PLEASE NOTE: This textbook can be accessed for free via this NLU Library Permalink.
- Helman, L., Ittner, A. C., & McMaster, K. L. (2020). Assessing language and literacy with bilingual students: Practices to support English learners. The Guilford Press. ISBN 9781462540884 PLEASE NOTE: This textbook can be accessed for free via this NLU Library Permalink.
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