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Authentic Assessment for English Language Learners: Practical Approaches for Teachers

by J Michael Omalley

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ISBN13: 9780201591514
ISBN10: 0201591510
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Publisher Comments:

This practical resource book will familiarize teachers, staff developers, and administrators with the latest thinking on alternatives to traditional assessment. It will prepare them to implement authentic assessment in the ESL/Bilingual classroom and to incorporate it into instructional planning.
  • Overview and rationale for authentic assessment.
  • A solid, research-based framework linking assessment to instruction.
  • Specific issues in the assessment of English language learners.
  • Practical approaches for using portfolios, self-assessment, and peer assessment, accompanied by guidelines for grading practices.
  • Practical, effective strategies for assessing oral language proficiency, reading, writing, and the content areas.
  • Reproducible scoring rubics, checklists, and anecdotal record forms that can be adapted for local assessment needs.

About the Author

J. Michael O'Malley is an author and researcher as well as the Supervisor of Assessment and Evaluataion in Prince William Country Public Schools, Virginia, where he has directed the development of a country-wide performance assessment program for the general student population and designed assessments for a language immersion program.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780201591514
Subtitle:
Practical Approaches for Teachers
Other:
O'Malley, J. Michael
Author:
O'Malley, J. Michael
Author:
O'Malley, Michael J.
Publisher:
Addison Wesley Publishing Company
Location:
Reading, Mass. :
Subject:
Study and teaching
Subject:
English language
Subject:
Teaching Methods & Materials - Language Arts
Subject:
Language Experience Approach
Subject:
Evaluation
Subject:
Educational evaluation
Subject:
Education, bilingual
Subject:
Education, Bilingual -- Ability testing.
Subject:
English language -- Study and teaching.
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references p. 241-251.
Series Volume:
no. 11
Publication Date:
April 1996
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
268
Dimensions:
10.84x8.58x.53 in. 1.14 lbs.

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