EDUC 554U

Catalog description

After successfully completing this course, candidates will demonstrate understanding of issues and concepts of assessment and will use standards based procedures with English Language Learners (ELL). Candidates will understand the different purposes of assessment (e.g., diagnostic, language proficiency, academic achievement) and the basic concepts of assessment so that they are prepared to assess English Language Learners. Candidates will be familiar with national and state requirements, procedures, and instruments for ELL identification, reclassification, and exit from language support programs. Candidates will understand the interdependent relationship between teaching and assessment and can develop instructional tasks and assessment tools that promote and measure student learning.