ESOL 356 - Assessing English Language Learners

3 Credits

When Offered (Summer only)
Effective assessments provide teachers with the information necessary to adapt and refine classroom instruction to best meet the needs of their diverse student populations. This course explores a range of assessment tools within the areas of acculturation, language proficiency, and content-area learning. Topics include issues of reliability and validity, the role of language and bias, and test development.

Prerequisite(s): None.