Assessment of Second Language Learners. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): Admission to Graduate Status Admission to the School of Education Masters Degree Program Or permission of the Dean or the instructor Examines theory, methods, and practice in the testing of bilingual students at both the classroom level and the large-scale level in the context of school accountability. Focuses on assessment of language proficiency in English language learners (ELL) and the assessment of academic achievement of bilingual students in specific content areas. Develops and reviews tasks (test items), response formats, scoring systems, and test administration procedures as critical to attaining validity and fairness. Examines testing major current testing policies for linguistic minority students. Practicum required.