EDUC3330 — Assessment of Lang Development
This course includes a review of assessment theory and its application in teaching English language learners (ELLs) and multilingual students. This includes an emphasis on performance-based assessment in language education. In addition, the course explores equity issues related to assessment practices in light of bilingualism and cultural backgrounds. Students will analyze how language and cultural differences impact responses to tasks and learn to identify bias present in assessment methods. They will demonstrate how to provide meaningful feedback to ELLs and incorporate test-taking strategies into their lessons. By the end of this course, students will describe best practices of assessment theory and apply this to the creation of authentic assessment plans for language education. They will also demonstrate thinking critically about assessment methods in regards to multilingual learners based on increased knowledge of language proficiency levels and cultural inclusivity.