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The ESOL teacher uses a variety of formative and summative assessments to inform and evaluate instruction, develop differentiated learning experiences, measure student learning, and promote learner metacognition.
Standard 5: Assessment (document)
Standard 5: Assessment (document)
Follow the link below to access Standard 5: Assessment supporting explanation, summary, and sample applications on the ACLS MA Professional Standards interactive webpage.
Follow the link below to access Standard 5: Assessment supporting explanation, summary, and sample applications on the ACLS MA Professional Standards interactive webpage.
The Purposes and Benefits of Assessment: A Brief Exploration (video)
The Purposes and Benefits of Assessment: A Brief Exploration (video)
This brief introductory video focuses on the purposes and benefits of different forms of assessment in the ESOL classroom, with a particular focus on how each form of assessment supports teaching and learning in different ways for all stakeholders in the ESOL program.
This brief introductory video focuses on the purposes and benefits of different forms of assessment in the ESOL classroom, with a particular focus on how each form of assessment supports teaching and learning in different ways for all stakeholders in the ESOL program.
Assessment Professional Development
Assessment Professional Development
Assessment: How do You and Your Learners Know They Are Learning?
Assessment: How do You and Your Learners Know They Are Learning?
In this series of self-directed and facilitated virtual sessions, you will learn how to use a variety of assessments and the principles of backward design in both remote and in-person ESOL classes. You will explore how purposeful assessment practices can inform instruction, support learner progress, and help adult learners develop the language and skills needed for academic success, workforce readiness, and community participation.
In this series of self-directed and facilitated virtual sessions, you will learn how to use a variety of assessments and the principles of backward design in both remote and in-person ESOL classes. You will explore how purposeful assessment practices can inform instruction, support learner progress, and help adult learners develop the language and skills needed for academic success, workforce readiness, and community participation.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:Use needs assessments to customize instruction based on learners' goals, strengths, and needs, including those related to education, workforce preparation, and daily lifeApply backward design principles to align assessments with instructional goals and desired learning outcomes
Use summative assessments to evaluate student learning and measure achievement of unit objectives
Provide meaningful feedback and create opportunities for learner engagement through assessment activities that promote reflection, growth, and learner autonomy
Use formative assessments to gauge student learning, inform instruction, and support learners' progress toward language proficiency, workforce readiness, and other personal and educational goals
Part 1: Independent Activities in Canvas (1/18–1/25/2027)
Part 2: Virtual Session on Zoom (1/25/2027 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
Part 3: Independent Activities in Canvas (1/25–2/1/2027)
Part 4: Virtual Session on Zoom (2/01/2027 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
Part 5: Independent Activities in Canvas (2/1-2/8/2027)
Part 6: Virtual Session on Zoom (2/8/2027 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Please follow this link to the SABES Calendar to register: https://www.sabes.org/event/55981
Assessment Teaching Resources
Assessment Teaching Resources
To meaningfully evaluate student learning, the ESOL instructor needs to understand and apply the principles of backward design. This includes planning meaningful summative assessment aligned to learning objectives, while engaging learners in self-assessment and formative assessment along the learning journey. This collection includes a selection of recommended resources to support the planning and implementation of effective assessment throughout the learning process.
To meaningfully evaluate student learning, the ESOL instructor needs to understand and apply the principles of backward design. This includes planning meaningful summative assessment aligned to learning objectives, while engaging learners in self-assessment and formative assessment along the learning journey. This collection includes a selection of recommended resources to support the planning and implementation of effective assessment throughout the learning process.
SABES CALENDAR
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