Identifying ELL's Strengths and Needs: How to Assess in 3 Minutes or Less!
Authentic Assessment Strategies for English Language LearnersAssessment is defined as "the gathering and synthesizing of information concerning students' learning," while evaluation is defined as "making judgements about students' learning." "First, assessment; then, evaluation." (McLaughlin & Voyt, 1996, pp. 104, 106).
*Note: In some sources Authentic Assessments may also be referred to as Curriculum Based Measures, Alternative, and/or Performance Assessments. Practical Ideas on Alternative (Authentic) Assessments for ESL Students46 Quick Tips for Teaching ELLs
Making Content Comprehensible for English Language Learners- SIOP Model
Online Resources:
https://jonathan.mueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/index.htm A how-to resource for creating authentic assessments
https://www.doe.in.gov/lmmp/pdf/authentic_assessment.pdf Authentic assessment- PDF: Information taken from Authentic Assessment for ELLs: Practical Approaches for Teachers
https://www.readingrockets.org/webcasts/1003 https://www.colorincolorado.org/webcasts/assessment Webcasts about assessment for English Language Learners
https://www.fcrr.org/FAIR_Search_Tool/FAIR_Search_Tool.aspx Florida Center for Reading Research assessment tools
https://school.discoveryeducation.com/schrockguide/assess.html Kathy Schrock’s Educator Tools page includes rubrics and other organizers for assessment
https://205.213.162.11/stairs_site/assessment_resources.html Authentic assessment resources including articles, rubrics, evaluation guidelines, and online tutorials
Book References:McLaughlin, M., & Vogt, M.E. (1996). Portfolios in teacher education. Newark, DE: International Reading Association. Echevarria, J., Vogt, M.E., & Short, D.J. (2008). Making content comprehensible for english learners: The SIOP model. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc. |
