Assessment and Evaluation

Catalog description

This course examines various assessment measurements and their role in the evaluation of the placement and progress of English second language (ESL) learners in the United States and abroad. This course emphasizes the use of alternative assessments and reviews placement diagnostic outcomes, exit criteria, and State mandated assessments. Alternative assessments, which are linked to standards, learning objectives, and national norms that may be connected to instruction are examined. Prerequisite: TESL 200 or permission of instructor.