Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: (ECS 2150 OR ECS 5634 OR ECS 6634) AND (EDU 5200 OR EDU 6200 OR WLC 5410/6410 OR LING 5810/6810) AND (SP ED 5021 OR SP ED 6021).
Description
This course critically explores policies, procedures, and formal and informal measures used to assess the language proficiencies and academic achievement of linguistically diverse students in U.S. public schools. Including in this are the areas of English and native language competence; program placement, progress, and exit; and classroom-based assessments, as well as other forms of alternative assessments. Students enrolled in ECS 6645 will be expected to meet a higher standard of performance and may be assigned additional assignments. Meets Utah State Office of Education ESL Endorsement Standard IV on Assessment.