MCCCD Program Description

Teaching and Assessment of English Language Learners (ELL)

Course: EPD246

First Term: 2016 Fall

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Teaching and assessment of English/Language Learners. Covers differentiated instruction, special education needs vs. language needs, learning environments in multilingual and multicultural classrooms, identification, exiting, and ongoing assessment of student learning. Legal issues and historical perspectives also covered. Linking assessment to instruction and the review of methods and techniques employed for language and academic assessment included. Standards emphasized.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Summarize federal and state mandates for the teaching and assessment of English Language Learners (ELL). (I) 2. Summarize the practice of differentiated instruction. (II) 3. Explain assessment reliability and validity. (II) 4. Explain the issue of test(ing) bias. (II) 5. Summarize the process of administering language tests. (II) 6. Identify instruments used to assess students for placement in ELL programs. (III) 7. Evaluate ELL assessment files. (IV) 8. Identify the components of the learning environment of multilingual and multicultural classrooms. (V) 9. Develop assessments that are linked to instruction. (V) 10. Compare and contrast the various uses of assessment and their role in the education of English/language learners. (VI) 11. Develop teaching and assessment techniques to align to the ELL proficiency standards and state academic standards. (VII) 12. Summarize the role of parents. (VIII) 13. Explain the cultural aspects of teaching and assessment. (IX) 14. Review current research in the area of assessment. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Overview of Teaching and Assessment A. Historical Perspective B. Federal Laws C. Supreme Court Cases D. State Mandates II. Concepts/Issues A. Terminology B. Differentiated Instruction C. Reliability and Validity D. Examination of Test Protocols and Manuals E. Issue of Test(ing) Bias F. Over/Under Representation in Special Education III. Assessment Instruments IV. English Language Learner (ELL) Assessment Files A. Home Language Survey B. Placement Tests C. Ongoing Assessments of Learning D. Exit Data V. Linking Assessment to Instruction A. Importance of Method Match B. Multilingual Classrooms C. Multicultural Classrooms D. Multiple Measures E. Portfolios F. Multiple Intelligences VI. Uses of Assessment A. Placement in ELL Programs B. Exiting Criteria C. Measuring Academic Progress D. Placement in Special Education E. Evaluation of Programs VII. ELL Proficiency Standards and State Academic Standards A. Evaluation B. Reflection of Standards in Teaching C. Reflection of Standards in Assessment Practice D. Curriculum Evaluation VIII. Role of Parents A. Notification B. Partners IX. Cultural Aspects A. Overview B. Influence C. Teaching D. Assessment X. Research A. Current Practices B. Future

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2016

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