Assessment and ESL
An Alternative Approach
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 5. April 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-55379-093-8 (ISBN)
Description
The revised and expanded edition of this bestseller is a comprehensive, easy-to-read resource that explores the theory and practice of ESL assessment. Written for anyone working with English-language learners (elementary and secondary, mainstream and ESL), this new edition of Assessment and ESL presents ideas and tools for alternative assessment. The authors offer methods of documenting the learning and progress of second-language learners-learning and progress that may not always be apparent at first glance. Like the previous edition, the new edition is filled with real stories about students who take baby steps, progress in leaps and bounds toward proficiency, and eventually learn to fly on their own.
More details
Edition
2nd Tch edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Target group
US School Grade: Kindergarten and over, Interest Age: From 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 264 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
771 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55379-093-8 (9781553790938)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
02/2007
Portage & Main Press
€26.49
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Persons
Barbara Law, PhD, has taught ESL students at all levels. As an ESL specialist and university professor, she has provided support and direction for regular classroom teachers working with multilingual classes. Barbara currently conducts teacher training, most recently for the U.S. Department of State, in Syria. https://leftytighty.wordpress.com/
Mary Eckes, BA, has been involved in ESL education in the state of California for more than 30 years. She was Master Teacher in the Indo-Chinese Refuge Project at Santa Ana College, and for many years she taught ESL at Butte Community College. Currently, Mary works as curricular support for technology at Bear River High School in northern California where she continues to support ESL students and mainstream teachers.
Mary Eckes, BA, has been involved in ESL education in the state of California for more than 30 years. She was Master Teacher in the Indo-Chinese Refuge Project at Santa Ana College, and for many years she taught ESL at Butte Community College. Currently, Mary works as curricular support for technology at Bear River High School in northern California where she continues to support ESL students and mainstream teachers.
Content
CONTENTS
PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION (2007)
PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION (1995)
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1. Kiss Me Teacher: WHAT TEACHERS NEED TO KNOW
Chapter 2. What Shape Will We Use? Red! TESTING VS. ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF ASSESSMENT
Chapter 3. Determining the Navel Assigned to the Factor: PLACEMENT
Chapter 4. We're Working Hardly: EMERGING LITERACY
Chapter 5. Diving for Pearls in their Shelves: HOW AND WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
Chapter 6. The Santa Maria, the Pimpas, the Ninny Sailing with Bafl af 's Dog: RECORDING YOUR OBSERVATIONS THROUGH CHECKLISTS,RUBRICS, ANECDOTES, AND CONFERENCES
Chapter 7. Finding the Perimeter of a Pollyollygon: EXITING
Chapter 8. The Final Nail in the Coffee: GRADES
Chapter 9. Lunching Several Measures: PRESENTING THE INFORMATION TO STAKEHOLDERS
Chapter 10. Converting Fahrenheit into Cellulose: STANDARDS
Chapter 11. Fight to the Spinach! MAKING THE CHANGE
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION (2007)
PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION (1995)
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1. Kiss Me Teacher: WHAT TEACHERS NEED TO KNOW
Chapter 2. What Shape Will We Use? Red! TESTING VS. ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF ASSESSMENT
Chapter 3. Determining the Navel Assigned to the Factor: PLACEMENT
Chapter 4. We're Working Hardly: EMERGING LITERACY
Chapter 5. Diving for Pearls in their Shelves: HOW AND WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION
Chapter 6. The Santa Maria, the Pimpas, the Ninny Sailing with Bafl af 's Dog: RECORDING YOUR OBSERVATIONS THROUGH CHECKLISTS,RUBRICS, ANECDOTES, AND CONFERENCES
Chapter 7. Finding the Perimeter of a Pollyollygon: EXITING
Chapter 8. The Final Nail in the Coffee: GRADES
Chapter 9. Lunching Several Measures: PRESENTING THE INFORMATION TO STAKEHOLDERS
Chapter 10. Converting Fahrenheit into Cellulose: STANDARDS
Chapter 11. Fight to the Spinach! MAKING THE CHANGE
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX