BBED - 6525 Assessment of Language of Minority Students (3)

Examines current trends in testing and the specific role of tests in the bilingual classrooms, including content-based instruction. Evaluates selection and interpretation of language, achievement, diagnostic, and intellectual assessments for limited English proficient students. Also analyzes current trends and issues relevant to assessment of bilingual students. Students will analyze an assessment topic from multiple perspectives and develop a coherent opinion on the topic. Requires 20 clock-hours of field experience. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Prerequisite: BBED-6501 or Permission of Program Coordinator.