"This book presents an easy-to-understand approach to a complex skill
by employing accessible concepts and a research-based conception of
classroom assessment. For today′s and tomorrow′s elementary
teachers, this book is mandatory reading!" —W. James Popham,
Emeritus Professor University of California, Los Angeles Use formative
assessment to build language and literacy skills across the
curriculum! Grounded in research and practice, this book shows both
new and experienced elementary teachers how to use formative
assessment as an integral part of effective language and literacy
instruction for all students, including English language learners.
This reader-friendly resource discusses the stages of literacy skill
development and offers strategies for developing students
understanding of academic language—the vocabulary used in classroom
instruction and found in textbooks and tests. Alison L. Bailey and
Margaret Heritage explain how formative assessment differs from other
assessment models and demonstrate how their unique approach fits
within broader frameworks for assessment and instruction. This guide
provides instructors of both English language learners and native
English speakers with the necessary tools to: Implement different kind
of formative literacy assessments such as observations, planned-for
interactions, and analyses of student responses Interpret the evidence
gathered from formative assessments Develop a comprehensive system for
assessing students Collaborate with colleagues, instructional leaders,
and principals to build a culture that supports the use of formative
literacy assessment Featuring authentic examples from classroom
teachers and guidance for planning professional development in
literacy assessment, this book gives educators the tools to implement
this proven approach to literacy success!
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ISBN
9781452280707
Publisert
2014
Utgave
1. utgave
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Vendor
Corwin
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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