Culminating Project: Assessment and Instruction
Complete Parts 1–4
below to create two original assessments that meet the needs of diverse
learners. If references are used please use APA format.
Part 1:
Students
Identify the grade level of students
and the content area you will assess.
Imagine that the
assessments
are for a class
of 18 students with demographics that include the following:
·
Relatively equal ratio of boys
to girls
·
Six identified ELL students:
o
Two of the students have
entered the class within the last two
months with no prior English language.
o
Three of the students have
been in the ELL program for two
years.
o
One of the students can
speak English, but is not yet reading grade-level text.
Part 2: Planning
Chart
Create a chart to plan for your
assessments. Include the following:
·
Purpose of each assessment
·
Specifications
of the assessments
o
Define the content.
o
Identify how the content will
be assessed, such as whether it will be formal or informal.
o
Explain what interpretations
can be made based on possible outcomes.
·
Performance standards to be
assessed
·
Expectations of student
achievement
·
Accommodations that need to be
provided
·
Relationship between the development
of the instruction and the assessments
Part 3:
Assessments
Develop two original assessments for your imaginary
class. Ensure that one of your
assessments is related to reading and writing.
Note: Use the work completed in Part 1 and Part 2 to guide your development.
Part 4:
Summary
Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary of your assessments, in which you
address the following questions:
1.
What TESOL standards for
assessment did you address?
2.
What are the benefits of or
the value in the assessments?
3.
How can
authentic assessment tools be used across the curriculum?
4.
How will you incorporate multiple
intelligences in the assessment process?
5.
How will data from the
assessments be used to determine
individual student goals and objectives? How will you use the data to modify instruction?
6.
How will this information be
communicated to students, families, and other stakeholders?
7.
How will
you involve families in the assessment processes?
Compile and submit the four parts of your
assignment