Assessment of Linguistically Diverse Students I (432-1-20)

Instructors

Dawn Novak

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall 303: Tues 6:00PM - 8:50PM

Overview of class

The Assessment of Linguistically Diverse Students Part 1 is the first of a two-part course sequence which engages pre-service candidates in learning about a variety of assessment approaches, (including but not limited to standardized, formative, diagnostic, performance-based, etc.) with special attention to how assessment of English-Language Learners has been conceptualized within American historical and contemporary sociopolitical and sociocultural contexts. Issues of legality, bias, non-discriminatory policies, and ethical considerations that must accompany decisions about standards and practices used in the assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse students will also be explored. Candidates will be asked to examine policies facing educators of linguistically diverse learners over the last century, and articulate multiple perspectives associated with the issue drawing from course readings and outside research.

This course can be applied towards endorsements in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education on a Professional Educator License and carries 7.5 clinical clock hours of experience.

Registration Requirements

This course will meet every-other week, on the following dates: 9/24/24, 10/8/24, 10/22/24, 11/5/24, and 11/19/24.

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory