Assessment in TESOL

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Theories

Interaction Hypothesis -

BICS vs. CALPS -

Critical Pedagogy -

Questions to ask about your assessment

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Is it connected to objectives? standards? Past performance? Learning gaps?

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Does content/format /delivery align with how I taught?

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Is it measurable? How do I know what was achieved?

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Measure:_______________

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Is there opportunity for feedback/formative monitoring during individual or group work

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Plan:__________________

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Does it follow validity? Reliability? Authenticity? Washback? Equity?

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Feedback Guidelines Checklist

a - Clarification

b - Positive Only

c - Negative Only

d - Modality -

Review Pg. 32 - 33 ---> Pedagogy in TESOL

Strategies to Improve ---> V/R/A/W/E

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Validity

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Reliability

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Authenticity

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Washback

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Equity

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Review page 32-33 ---> Pedagogy in TESOL

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Class Discussion Topic

Types of Knowledge According to Dr. Crawford's Book Pedagogy in TESOL

Funds of Knowledge - Students bring knowledge from home, community, culture, work, family, etc.

Quote from Moll "I value the knowledge students bring from their communities, families, and first language - Not just what I teach them."

Experimental/Procedural Knowledge - What they have done, not just what they memorized. Students learn by doing, using in real context.

Metalinguistic/Analytical Knowledge - Knowledge about languages, able to see patterns, compare L1 and L2, Talks about how language works

Intercultural/Rational Knowledge - Knowing how to navigate across cultures, empathy, collaboration, perspective-takien

Question:

What type of knowledge do you value in your classroom?

Key Vocabulary II

Washback -

Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills -

BICS/CALPS -

Dynamic Assessment -

Unit 2 Quiz - Assessment

Question 1 - )1 point)

Which type of assessment is designed primarily to provide feedback for improvement during the learning process?

Standardized Assessment

Diagnostic Assessment

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

Question 2 (1 point)

Why is aligning assessment methods with learning objectives crucial?

To streamline the testing process for instructors

To accurately measure the achievement of specific learning objectives

To minimize test anxiety among students

To ensure consistent grading across assessments

Question 3 (1 point)

What is the primary purpose of using rubrics in TESOL assessments?

To simplify the scoring process

To reduce the number of test items required

To standardize test questions

To provide clear and consistent grading criteria

Question 4 (1 point)

In what way can technology enhance assessment practices in TESOL?

By reducing the need for teacher-student interaction

By automating grading and delivering immediate feedback

By simplifying the content of assessments

By replacing traditional assessment methods entirely

Question 5 (1 point)

Which of the following represents an example of alternative assessment in TESOL?

Multiple-choice quizzes

Portfolios showcasing a student's work over time

Standardized tests

Essays graded with a rubric

Answer Key

1 C - To accurately measure the achievement of specific learning objectives

2 B - To accurately measure the achievement of specific learning objectives

3 D - To provide clear and consistent grading criteria

4 B - By automating grading and delivering immediate feedback

5 B - Portfolios showcasing a student's work over time