Course description: | Addresses research-based concepts and issues related to the equitable and appropriate language and content assessment of English learners in a classroom setting. Includes the use, development, and modifications of formative assessments, with additional summative assessment insight to inform instructional planning, implementations, practices, and pedagogy. Additionally, it will include the role of language proficiency instruments to inform instruction and placement, and various issues of assessment that affect English language learners in the context of elementary, middle and secondary levels. (F) |