Assessment of Linguistically Diverse Students II (432-2-20)

Instructors

Dawn Novak

Meeting Info

TBA: Tues 6:00PM - 8:50PM

Overview of class

The Assessment of Linguistically Diverse Students Part 2 continues to build on the knowledges and understandings explored in Part 1 of the course sequence with attention to current practices and trends. Key assignments invite candidates to examine policies and processes associated with the selection and interpretation of mandated assessments and practices at multiple levels-state, district, school and classroom as they relate to diagnostics, language, and achievement, answering questions such as "How did these tools get selected? In what ways do they support or disadvantage linguistically diverse students? How are results being interpreted and used to demonstrate linguistically diverse students' knowledge of subject matter?" Attention will be devoted to helping students develop stances and strategies that promote asset-based, culturally and linguistically appropriate approaches to assessment.

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.

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory