42-6225 Assessment of English Language Learners

This course focuses on the principles of measurement and evaluation as applied to instruction and assessment of bilingual students. Standardized and authentic assessment tools are explored with emphases on the understanding and design of formal and informal instruments for diagnostic, formative and summative evaluation and placement. The course also focuses on the development of traditional and authentic instruments for improving standardized test scores as well as the construction of teacher- made tests.

3 Credits