ELL 404 – Assessments and Data Use in ESOL Instruction

Course includes instruction in summative and formative assessments, particularly how to systematically use the assessment data to drive instruction. This includes understanding scores and how to explain scores to others. Course examines appropriateness of assessment measures, and culturally appropriate testing situations of English Learners, formal and informal assessment, exiting, and monitoring of student progress for students in grades K-12. Emphasis on culturally responsive practices in assessment in order to meet the needs of and effectively assess culturally and linguistically diverse students.

Competencies
Addressed: 2.B-C, 2.E, 4.J-O
Assessed: 4.J, 4.L-O