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Assessing Achievement with the ELL in Mind
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 22 hours
  • Course by Arizona State University
  • Offered by

About

In this course, you will learn how to design assessments around the needs of your ELL students and their language level. You will learn how to incorporate language and content requirements for both formative and summative assessment types. You will learn to assess your ELL students through the use of project and task-based assignments. You will learn to use and modify rubrics to align to and measure student achievement of your language and content learning objectives. The course will also briefly cover strategies for supporting ELL students during standardized testing. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: * Conceptualize theories of authentic assessment as they apply to second language learners * Design formative assessment types incorporating language and content objectives * Design summative assessment types incorporating language and content objectives * Incorporate project and task-based assignments as assessment tools for ELLs * Design rubrics that align to language and content objectives for your ELL(s) * Apply the use of rubrics, both language and content, to the work of your ELL(s). * Support your ELL(s) as they participate in standardized testing

Modules

The Purpose of Assessment

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Purpose of Assessment

2 Videos

  • Introduction
  • The Purpose of Assessment

Understanding Challenges of Assessing ELLs in the Content Classroom

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Challenges and Solutions to Assessing ELLs in the Content Classroom

2 Videos

  • Challenges of Assessment
  • Solutions for Assessment

1 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: Assessing ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom

Learning and Language Objectives and Assessment

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Language & Learning Objectives and Assessment

2 Videos

  • Language and Learning Objectives
  • Aligning Learning and Language Objective to Assessment

Key Concepts in Authentic Assessment

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Key Concepts of Authentic Assessment

2 Videos

  • Key Concepts in Authentic Assessment
  • Classroom Examples of Authentic Assessment

2 Readings

  • Bonus Reference: Authentic Assessment Toolbox
  • Bonus Reading: Assessment Portfolios Including English Language Learners

Summary

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 1 Assessment

2 Videos

  • Summary
  • Interview with Elizabeth Reilley

Purposes of Formative and Summative Assessment

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Formative & Summative Assessment

2 Videos

  • Formative Assessment
  • Summative Assessment

1 Readings

  • Greetings!

Formative Assessment in the Content Classroom

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Formative Assessment in the Classroom

2 Videos

  • Key Features of Formative Assessment
  • Using Formative Language Assessment Every Day

1 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: Examples of Formative Assessment

Plenary Activities

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Plenary Activities

2 Videos

  • Plenary Activities
  • Examples of Plenary Activities

3 Readings

  • Lesson Plan Templates
  • Bonus Reading: Starters and Plenaries
  • Bonus Reading: Another 50 Ideas for Plenaries

Relationship Between Formative and Summative Assessment

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • The Relationship Between Formative and Summative Assessment
  • Classroom Application: Assessment

1 Readings

  • Bonus Video: Strategic Goals: Formative + Summative = Rigor

Summary

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Assessment

2 Videos

  • Summary
  • Interview with Laurie Johnson

Alternative Assessment Formats

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Alternative Assessment Types

2 Videos

  • Alternative Assessment: Portfolios
  • Alternative Assessment: Informal Assessment

2 Readings

  • Greetings!
  • Bonus Reading: 5 Alternative Ways to Assess English Language Learners

Modified Assessment

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Assessment Modifications for ELLs

2 Videos

  • Using Appropriate Modifications
  • Classroom Application: Modified Tasks

2 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: Alternative Assessments for English Language Learners in Math & Science
  • Bonus Video: Interactive Math Journal Example

Assessment Creation

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Assessment Considerations & Pitfalls

2 Videos

  • Considerations for Assessment Creation
  • Assessment Modifications: What NOT to do

1 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: Checklist for Classroom Modifications for ESL Students

Grading Modified Assessments

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Differentiated Scoring
  • Classroom Application: Rubric Grading Scenarios

1 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: Differentiated Assessment

Summary

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Assessment

2 Videos

  • Summary
  • Interview with Taylor Miller

Peer and Self-Assessment

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Peer and Self Assessments

2 Videos

  • Empowering through Peer and Self-Assessment
  • Peer and Self-Assessment Strategies

3 Readings

  • Greetings!
  • Bonus Reading: How to Provide Quality Feedback in the ELL Classroom
  • Bonus Reading: How to Give Meaningful Feedback

Designing Rubrics for ELLs

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Designing & Using Rubrics

2 Videos

  • Rubric Design for Learning and Language Objectives
  • Monitoring ELLs for Learning and Language Development

1 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: Exploring the Advantages of Rubrics

Language Error Correction in Content Assessment

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Feedback and Error Correction

2 Videos

  • Error Correction: Implicit and Explicit Feedback
  • Effective Feedback for Error Correction in Writing

2 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: Error Correction in the Second Language Classroom
  • Bonus Reading: Giving Immediate Corrections to ESL's Spoken Errors

Assessment and Rubric Examples

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Classroom Application: Grading
  • Classroom Application: Rubric Grading Scenarios

1 Readings

  • Example Rubric

Summary

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 4 Assessment

2 Videos

  • Summary
  • Interview with Malissa Chavez-Thibault

Project Based Learning Models

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Project Based Learning & Assessment

2 Videos

  • Project Based Learning
  • Project Based Assessment

3 Readings

  • Greetings!
  • Bonus Reading: What the Heck is Project-Based Learning?
  • Bonus Video: Embedding Assessment Throughout the Project

Aligning Project Based Assessments to Learning and Language Objectives

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Aligning Project Based Learning to Outcomes

2 Videos

  • Project Based Learning and Learning Outcomes
  • Project Based Learning and Language Objectives

1 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: How to Design Projects around Common Core Standards

Designing Project Based Assessment

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Designing Problem Based Assessment

2 Videos

  • Tip for Project Based Assessment Design
  • Classroom Application: Examples of Project Based Assessment

2 Readings

  • Bonus Reading: Classroom Guide: Ten Takeaway Tips for Project Based Learning
  • Bonus Reading: My PBL Failure: 4 Tips to Planning Successful PBL

Scaffolding Strategies for Project Based Assessment

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Scaffolding with Problem Based Assessment

2 Videos

  • Scaffolding Project Based Assessment Design and Delivery
  • Rubric Design and Grading for Project Based Assessment

2 Readings

  • Example Presentation Rubric
  • Bonus Video: Supporting ELLs Through Project Based Learning

Summary

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Module 5 Assessment

2 Videos

  • Summary
  • Interview with Jenny Young

Final Review

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Summary and Review

1 Readings

  • Greetings!

Final Assessment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Final Assessment

1 Readings

  • Works Cited

Peer Review

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Assessment Adapted for ELLs

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"Assessing Achievement with the ELL in Mind" is a foundational course in Personal Development, led by Coursera. It focuses on designing and modifying assessments tailored for ELL students, integrating both language and content requirements. The course covers formative and summative assessments, project-based assignments, rubric creation, and strategies for standardized testing. With a duration of 1320 minutes, it offers Starter and Professional subscription options, making it ideal for educators looking to enhance their assessment strategies for ELL learners.

Claire McLaughlin
Instructors

Claire McLaughlin

Ellen Manos
Instructors

Ellen Manos