Applied Reading
REQUIRED READING:These resources are required to complete the course.
Book: Cohen, A. D. (1994). Assessing language ability in the classroom/Teaching methods. Boston, MA Heinle & Heinle Publishers. (chapters 2 & 3)
Book
Valdes, G., & Figueroa, R. (1994). Bilingualism and testing: A special case of bias. Norwood, NJ Ablex Publishing.

Assignment 2 Applied Reading
It is best if classroom assessment demonstrates principles and criteria so that its quality is high. Traditionally, assessment quality has been determined by the extent to which specific psychometric standards, such as validity and reliability, were met. These standards were originally derived for large-scale, published, standardized objective tests. However, for published tests the emphasis is on highly technical, statistically sophisticated standards. Thus, complex statistical procedures are used to provide estimates of validity, reliability, and measurement error. To interpret standardized tests properly, it is necessary to have a basic understanding of these properties.
Assignment Preparation
1. View the video on TEFL instruction.
How to Assess Listening in the ESL Classroom. [Video File]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-Ag69w1Hjg
2. Use resources you may find helpful to research more detail regarding this week’s topic.
Main Task: Consider Differences
For this task, write a paper in which you consider the differences between children as ESL/EFL learners and adult ESL/EFL learners. Answer the following in your paper:
What conditions would a professional need to consider when building an assessment?
What would change in the assessment process?
How does the respondent change the assessment?
Length: 5-7 pages, including 3-5 resources.
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Review APA Form and Style.