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DLL 617 - Ling. & Acad. Assessment of L2
Linguistic and Academic Assessment of Second Language Learners This course explores the linguistic and academic assessment of English Learners (ELs) and related issues at grade levels Pre-K-12. Candidates will review and learn how to use assessment tools to place ESL learners appropriately, monitor progress and reclassify students according to state standards. They will learn to interpret assessment results and plan instruction that helps students achieve high standards across all stages of English proficiency. Candidates will examine state and federal assessment requirements for ELs and examine the usefulness and limitations of standardized tests. Candidates will investigate the issue of over-identification of ELs in special education and review appropriate accommodations for ELLs. In addition, candidates will consider the assessment of L1 and L2 for native and non-native English speakers, they will reflect on the impact of language proficiency and culture on learning and assessment. They will understand the role of informal assessment and portfolio approaches to assessment. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Online Education Department

DLL 617 - Ling. & Acad. Assessment of L2

Linguistic and Academic Assessment of Second Language Learners

This course explores the linguistic and academic assessment of English Learners (ELs) and related issues at grade levels Pre-K-12. Candidates will review and learn how to use assessment tools to place ESL learners appropriately, monitor progress and reclassify students according to state standards. They will learn to interpret assessment results and plan instruction that helps students achieve high standards across all stages of English proficiency. Candidates will examine state and federal assessment requirements for ELs and examine the usefulness and limitations of standardized tests. Candidates will investigate the issue of over-identification of ELs in special education and review appropriate accommodations for ELLs. In addition, candidates will consider the assessment of L1 and L2 for native and non-native English speakers, they will reflect on the impact of language proficiency and culture on learning and assessment. They will understand the role of informal assessment and portfolio approaches to assessment.

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Online

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