EDS 778N - Assessment of English Language Learners

3 Credit(s) This course examines the assessment of English Language Learners (ELLs) for a variety of purposes including documenting the effects of instruction on student learning and using assessment to inform instruction. Students will design and analyze performance assessments and indicators for second language learners in English as a Second Language (ESL) and Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) classrooms. Students will also become familiar with placement and content-area tests that meet state requirements. Field-based assignments are required.
Pre-requisites: ENG 770N / EDS 770N and ENG 792 / EDS 792