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Developing and Using Formative Assessments for English Language Learners
Mon, April 16, 8:15 to 9:45am, Marriott Pinnacle, Floor: Third Level, DundaraveSession Submission Type: Symposium
Abstract
The purpose of this session is to share recent research and development work on formative assessment for English language learner (ELL) students and teachers. The session consists of a set of papers to encompass theoretical models for formative assessments and empirical research of developing and validating formative assessments for the ELL population. The papers will also discuss issues and implications for the effective use of formative assessment with this population.
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Papers
Applying Formative Assessment in English Language Learner Reading Instruction - Jane R. Shore, ETS; Jennifer Lentini, ETS
Developing a Formative Academic Reading Comprehension Assessment for English Language Learners: A First-Year Pilot Study - Mikyung Kim Wolf, ETS; Ian Blood, ETS
Teacher Use of Formative Assessment Data for English Language Learners - Margaret Heritage, University of California - Los Angeles
Preliminary Findings on the Development and Implementation of a Formative Assessment System Focusing on Academic Language Literacy for English Language Learners - Howard Gary Cook, University of Wisconsin; Paula A. White, University of Wisconsin - Madison