Assessing English Language Learners: Bridges to Educational Equity
Author | : Margo Gottlieb |
Publisher | : Corwin Press |
Total Pages | : 297 |
Release | : 2016-03-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781506342153 |
ISBN-13 | : 1506342159 |
Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Build the bridges for English language learners to reach success! This thoroughly updated edition of Gottlieb’s classic delivers a complete set of tools, techniques, and ideas for planning and implementing instructional assessment of ELLs. The book includes: A focus on academic language use in every discipline, from mathematics to social studies, within and across language domains Emphasis on linguistically and culturally responsive assessment as a key driver for measuring academic achievement A reconceptualization of assessment “as,” “for,” and “of” learning Reflection questions to stimulate discussion around how students, teachers, and administrators can all have a voice in decision making