The workshop also focuses on classroom logistics, methods of evaluation, and strategies for learner-centered assessment for each activity. 240 L2 students often need to pass essay exams as part of their graduation requirements. The presenter shares the essay requirements in her district and how she weaves preparation for this exam into the writing strand of her program. Handouts with topics, plans, and sample essays are provided. This workshop addresses the challenges facing education professionals working with language minority students with learning and behavior problems, and provides an introduction to the assessment, intervention, and identification strategies that are most effective in separating difference from disability.
Participants receive copies of screening tools and information on best practices.
This in-progress paper will provide an overview of current practices within the ESL setting. A case for sociocultural assessment will be presented. The presenters discuss the process of developing and implementing authentic oral assessment instruments. Participants review several sample instruments and learn how they were created. Essential and preferable principles of authentic assessment are extracted and participants are encouraged to apply them to their own contexts.