ISBN: 9781412949088

"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''… More...

"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 ProfessorUniversity of California, Los AngelesUse 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! Books > Education & Teaching List_Books, [PU: SAGE Publications]<

2008, ISBN: 1412949084

[EAN: 9781412949088], Neubuch, [PU: CORWIN PR INC Apr 2008], EDUCATION / TEACHING; CURRICULA; TEACHING METHODS & MATERIALS READING PHONICS; LANGUAGE ARTS, Besorgungstitel Neuware - Rare B… More...

[EAN: 9781412949088], Neubuch, [PU: CORWIN PR INC Apr 2008], EDUCATION / TEACHING; CURRICULA; TEACHING METHODS & MATERIALS READING PHONICS; LANGUAGE ARTS, Besorgungstitel Neuware - Rare Book Procurement - Grounded in research and rooted in practice, this book shows teachers of elementary students how to use formative assessment to build literacy and language skills across the curriculum. Based onáthe authors'áworkáwith English Language Learners, but relevant to all learners, Formative Assessment for Literacy, Grades K-6 includes methods for using formative assessment strategies to develop listening skills, oral language, and reading comprehension. The authors assist instructors by: Showing how formative assessment fits within broader frameworks for assessment and instruction Examining the stages in literacy skill development Discussing the teacher knowledge needed to effectively incorporate formative assessment The final chapter offers guidance for planning professional development in literacy assessment. 224 pp. Englisch, Books<

2008, ISBN: 1412949084

[EAN: 9781412949088], Neubuch, [PU: Corwin], Books