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Effective Assessment Strategies in Bilingual and ESL Classrooms

This chapter, authored by Dr. Ellen de Kanter from the University of St. Thomas, explores critical assessment and evaluation strategies for Bilingual and ESL programs. It discusses the purpose of assessment, federal policies, and various assessment methods, including proficiency assessments, ongoing classroom evaluations, and performance assessments. The chapter emphasizes the significance of defining academic success and evaluating student progress through various approaches. Educators will find invaluable insights into enhancing assessment practices and better supporting English learners.

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Effective Assessment Strategies in Bilingual and ESL Classrooms

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  1. Bilingual and ESL Classrooms – Chapter 8 Assessment and Evaluation Dr. Ellen de Kanter University of St. Thomas Instructional Strategies for the Content Area in ESL BIED 5336

  2. The Policy Framework • Purpose of Assessment in Bilingual/ESL Programs • Federal Policy: Office of Civil Rights • Identification • and Proficiency Assessment

  3. Individual Student Assessment • Placement Decisions • Choosing Language Assessment Measures • Older Discrete-Point Tests • Integrative Tests • Pragmatic Tests • Authentic language Assessment

  4. Individual Student Assessment • Ongoing Classroom Assessment • / Assessment of Reading and Writing • / Content Assessment • Learning Strategy Assessment • Assessment for Exit or Reclassification

  5. Individual Student Assessment • Assessment for Bilingual Education • Bilingualism and Cognition: • The Assessment of “Intelligence”

  6. Defining Academic Success • Evaluation of Student Progress • Defining Student Success • A New Definition of Program Success for English Learners • Assessment and Evaluation Implications • Program Evaluation • Objectives-Oriented Approach • Management-Oriented Approach • Consumer-Oriented Approach • Expertise-Oriented Approach • Adversary-Oriented Approach • Participant-Oriented Approach

  7. Program Evaluation, Cont. • Major Types of Assessments Used in Program Evaluation • Norm-Referenced Tests • Criterion-Referenced Test • Performance Assessment

  8. State and Federal Standards • Minimum Competency Tests • Mandated Statewide Assessment Across the Curriculum • Federal Standards: Goals 2000

  9. Bilingual and ESL Classrooms – Chapter 8 Assessment and Evaluation Dr. Ellen de Kanter University of St. Thomas Instructional Strategies for the Content Area in ESL BIED 5336

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