EDU 328 - Assessment and Performance.

Institution:

Lebanon Valley College

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Description:

An assessment course with an emphasis on developing and using varieties of multiple assessments for levels/stages of language proficiency, acquisition, and social and subject matter learning. Students become familiar with current Pennsylvania Department of Education approved assessments. The course exposes students to school support services for ESL students such as: "intake" or initial screening, LEA systems for intervention for ESL students "at-risk" of learning problems and Instructional Support Teams (IST). School support policies for the protection of ESL students in IST or team staffings and LEA models for providing instruction in inclusive settings are also presented and discussed. This course will also examine support services that actively recruit culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) families for helping to develop and assist in these services. Models of program evaluation using PDE approved assessment instruments for ESL students will be explained. The course includes a required two hour per week field experience in local programs designed to meet the needs of the ESL student. Prerequisites: EDU 324, course restricted to education majors, in-service teachers seeking a Program Specialist Certification for ESL, or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lvc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 867-6100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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