01 Aug How you plan to provide ELLs with appropriate assessment accommodations in your future professional practice.
Order Instructions
Most teachers are accustomed to seeing a list of accommodations provided for standardized testing. However, accommodations that are appropriate for ELLs can be provided for classroom-based assessments.
Since data is used to make instructional decisions in the classroom, it is important to seek ways to obtain data that is meaningful and informs your instructional best practices.
For this assignment, imagine you are the teacher described in each scenario and complete the “ELL Assessment Accommodations” template. The specific requirements for each scenario are listed below.
Part 1: Providing Classroom-Based Assessment Accommodations
For each scenario, write a 150-200 word response to address the following:
Analyze the advantages and limitations of the assessment type used.
Provide an assessment accommodation for the ELL student and a rationale for why it is appropriate in addressing the student’s needs.
Discuss how technology could be used to support the student in the scenario.
Part 2: Reflection
In 250-500 words, write a reflection that addresses the importance of providing ELLs with assessment accommodations. Include the following:
The importance of identifying issues and limitations with classroom assessments in obtaining useful data on ELLs.
How you plan to provide ELLs with appropriate assessment accommodations in your future professional practice.
Support your assignment with 1-2 scholarly resources.
