Assessment in TESOL

An introduction to the field of language assessment, with particular emphasis on TESOL. Basic concepts in measurement and statistics, standardized and classroom-based language test development and evaluation, standards-based assessment--with particular reference to New York State ESL and content-area standards--and assessment of specific language skills. How to design classroom-based language tests (objectives- and standards- referenced), to articulate the rationale for a self-designed test, and to become informed users of tests taken by New York State English language learners.

Fall, Spring

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