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Culture
Childrearing practices & family values
Parental role in school
Characteristics of ELLs
Language
Over 200 language backgrounds
Proximity of native language to English
Culture
Passive vs. active
Family values
Child-rearing practices
What is Assessment?
Gathering information on what a student knows or
has learned
Formal or informal
Observation & documentation
Bad News
One size does not fit all
English language standardized tests not always
appropriate for ELLs
Statewide testing for ELLs an emerging field, not
much research
Validity
Accuracy of inferences
Making appropriate assumptions about test scores
Use language of classroom instruction
Use alternative forms of assessment that reflect
classroom instruction
Video
New Kid in Town
Arlington Intake Center, Arlington VA
Newcomer Assessment
Used to determine
Native language literacy
Prior educational experience
Phonemic awareness in English
Prior knowledge
Inappropriate Assessments
Problems with current tests
Heavy language load
Out of context
Culturally-based
F butter
G rabbit
H kettle
J nibble
Assessing Reading
Must reflect classroom instruction
Use interactive tasks to provide context for
learning
Standardized tests do not always provide context
or language support
Benefits of Classroom-Based
Assessments
Guide both teaching & learning
Continuous adjustments by teacher & students
Provide specific, personalized, timely information
Student-Friendly Assessments
Checklists detailing learning expectations
Assessment
Needs/Diagnostic
Assessment
Redirected
Reading
Instruction
Cycle of
Assessment &
Instruction
Teacher
Assessments
Inform & Direct
Instruction
Reading
Instruction
Video
Letters and Sounds
Mark Hopkins Elementary School, Sacramento CA
Video highlights
Student engaged to follow specific instruction
Student performs literacy task
Teacher keeps record of strengths and needs
Assessment That
Promotes Learning
Not just auditing learning
Diagnosing strengths and needs
Providing specific feedback
Descriptive & productive feedback
Not just a grade
Add constructive comments
Ideas to try:
Use wall charts, tables, graphs
Use symbols to reduce language load
Use color coding
Use student-friendly checklists for reading skills
Student/teacher conferences
Informing Both
Parents & Students
Share learning goals, objectives, and assessment
results
Enable students to hit the learning target
Teacher Observations
Observe whole class or small groups
Save one-on-one assessment for individuals not
making progress
Group & individual tasks
Provide time for individual conferences
Involving Parents
Native language resources
Provide childs history
Need to know learning goals & assessment
expectations
Can support literacy in the home
Summary
Need variety of assessments
Need to involve parents
Need state legislation requiring teacher
assessment literacy
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