Evaluating Literacy

Author : Thomas DeVere Wolsey,Susan Lenski,Dana L. Grisham
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462542086

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Assessment Literacy by Thomas DeVere Wolsey,Susan Lenski,Dana L. Grisham Pdf

This clear, no-nonsense book guides current and future teachers through the concepts, tools, methods, and goals of classroom literacy assessment. The expert authors examine the roles of formative, summative, and benchmark assessments; demystify state and national tests and standards; and show how assessment can seamlessly inform instruction. Strategies for evaluating, choosing, and interpreting assessments are discussed, as are ways to communicate data to parents and administrators. User-friendly resources include boxed vignettes from teachers and researchers, practical assessment tips (and traps to avoid), and 12 reproducible planning forms and handouts. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

Author : Steve Chappuis,Susan M. Brookhart,Jan Chappuis
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781071821879

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Ten Assessment Literacy Goals for School Leaders by Steve Chappuis,Susan M. Brookhart,Jan Chappuis Pdf

Assessment literacy leads to improved outcomes for all Do you know how to ensure teachers have the knowledge and skill to use assessment data to improve student learning? Do you know the influence that student involvement in assessments has on motivation and learning? This book guides you and your leadership team through 10 assessment literacy goals with practical content, how-to’s, success indicators, and activities to extend and process learning. You will come away understanding the attributes of comprehensive and balanced assessment systems, the necessity for clear academic achievement targets, and why assessment quality is essential. In addition to providing rubrics, processes, and practical tools that work across all grade levels and subject areas, this book shows you how to: Work with staff to integrate formative assessment and sound grading practices Communicate with all members of the school community about student learning Protect students and teachers by avoiding unethical and inappropriate assessment use Use student assessment information to improve and inform instruction Develop assessment policies that support quality assessment practice Advance your understanding of assessment so your teachers can accurately measure learning, practice effective formative assessment strategies, and ensure and maintain a comprehensive and balanced assessment system in your school or district.

Author : Rachael E. Gabriel,Richard L. Allington
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317550495

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Evaluating Literacy Instruction by Rachael E. Gabriel,Richard L. Allington Pdf

This must-read book for all literacy educators illuminates the intersection of research on literacy instruction and teacher evaluation. Since 2009, 46 states have changed or revised policies related to evaluating teachers and school leaders. In order for these new policies to be used to support and develop effective literacy instruction, resources are needed that connect the best of what is known about teaching literacy with current evaluation policies and support practices. A major contribution to meeting this need, the volume brings together a range of perspectives on tools, systems, and policies for the evaluation of teaching, organized into two sections: • Crafting Systems and Policies for Evaluating Literacy Instruction • Examples of Alternative Systems/Approaches for Evaluating Literacy Instruction Across the text, expert scholars in the field emphasize the need for literacy professionals to do more than merely apply generic observation instruments for teacher evaluation, but also to consider how these tools reflect professional values, how elements of effective literacy instruction can be unearthed or included within them, and how teacher evaluation systems and policies can be used to increase students’ opportunities to develop literacy.

Author : Colleen Pennell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Language arts (Elementary)
ISBN : 0367203626

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Evaluating the K-12 Literacy Curriculum by Colleen Pennell Pdf

"As your school district undertakes the process of evaluating its K-12 reading program, literacy curriculum, or literacy instructional practices, this book will be your go-to resource. Pennell offers a step-by-step guide for educators, school leaders, or professional learning communities to evaluate high-quality instructional materials and standards-aligned literacy practices. It includes a wealth of tools such as timelines, full meeting agendas, stakeholder surveys, and evaluation rubrics. Chapters cover key topics, including: Literacy leadership team meetings, Reviewing foundational skills, Comprehension and vocabulary, Evaluating writing, Selecting new materials Implementing new literacy materials, Supporting educators through instructional coaching and professional learning Pennell provides a straightforward framework for how educators can work together collaboratively to analyze, reflect, and ultimately evaluate their school district's literacy program. Each chapter is grounded in salient research on the why of literacy teaching and learning, and helps you understand how instruction can be meaningfully aligned with current standards. The research and theory that support effective literacy instruction-including culturally responsive practices-are explained in an accessible and pragmatic manner. The practical tools in this book are essential for administrators and educators tasked with evaluating literacy programs and practices, as well as graduate students who must learn how to audit a literacy curriculum. Whether you're a school administrator, teacher, or reading specialist, this book will ensure all your students can reach success in literacy"--

Author : Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl,Kevin Flanigan,Michael C. McKenna
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462541591

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Assessment for Reading Instruction by Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl,Kevin Flanigan,Michael C. McKenna Pdf

Now in a revised and updated fourth edition, this accessible text has given over 100,000 preservice and inservice teachers vital tools for systematic reading assessment in grades K–8. The book explains how to use both formal and informal assessments to evaluate students' strengths and needs in all components of reading. Effective, engaging methods for targeted instruction in each area are outlined. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes 30 reproducible tools, plus an additional multipage assessment in an online-only appendix. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Expanded coverage of the middle grades (4–8), including a new chapter and case study, and explicit attention to this grade range throughout; new coauthor Kevin Flanigan adds expertise in this area. *New and expanded topics: computer-based testing methods, assessing academic language, and how to use reading inventories more accurately. *Additional reproducible tools: informal reading inventory summary form, comprehension retelling forms for narrative and informational text, computer-based comprehension test comparison worksheet, revised Informal Decoding Inventory, and more.

Author : Dina Tsagari
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781527549784

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Language Assessment Literacy by Dina Tsagari Pdf

The field of language testing and assessment has recognized the importance and underlying theoretical and practical underpinnings of language assessment literacy (LAL), an area that is gradually coming to prominence. This book addresses issues that promote the concept of LAL for language research, teaching, and learning, covering a range of topics. It brings together 14 chapters based on high-stakes and classroom-based studies authored by academics, professionals and researchers in the field. The text examines diverse issues through a multifaceted approach, presenting high-quality contributions that fill a gap in a research area that has long been in need of theoretical and empirical attention.

Author : White, Eddy,Delaney, Thomas
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522569879

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Handbook of Research on Assessment Literacy and Teacher-Made Testing in the Language Classroom by White, Eddy,Delaney, Thomas Pdf

The evaluation of student performance and knowledge is a critical element of an educator’s job as well as an essential step in the learning process for students. The quality and effectiveness of the evaluations given by educators are impacted by their ability to create and use reliable and valuable evaluations to facilitate and communicate student learning. The Handbook of Research on Assessment Literacy and Teacher-Made Testing in the Language Classroom is an essential reference source that discusses effective language assessment and educator roles in evaluation design. Featuring research on topics such as course learning outcomes, learning analytics, and teacher collaboration, this book is ideally designed for educators, administrative officials, linguists, academicians, researchers, and education students seeking coverage on an educator’s role in evaluation design and analyses of evaluation methods and outcomes.

Author : Martha Clare Hougen,Susan M. Smartt
Publisher : Paul H Brookes Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Language arts (Early childhood)
ISBN : 1681253763

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Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K-6 by Martha Clare Hougen,Susan M. Smartt Pdf

"This core text introduces pre-service teachers to the essential components of literacy and describes how to effectively deliver explicit, evidence-based instruction on each component"--

Author : W. James Popham
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416626480

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Assessment Literacy for Educators in a Hurry by W. James Popham Pdf

What is assessment literacy? It’s a handful of fundamental understandings about the testing concepts and procedures that influence educational decisions. And it just might be the most cost-effective means of real school improvement. With characteristic humor and aplomb, assessment expert W. James Popham strips away the psychometrician-speak and condenses the complexities of educational testing to six practical and action-oriented understandings about validity, reliability, fairness, score reporting, formative assessment, and affective assessment. This book is for busy educators at the classroom and leadership levels who want • Tests that are worth the valuable time they take to administer. • Tests that accurately measure what student have learned. • Tests that fairly reflect teacher and school effectiveness. • Tests that provide the instructionally useful data that will help students learn faster and better. Assessment Literacy for Educators in a Hurry is the fastest route to acquiring the measurement moxie necessary to understand and advocate for better assessment practices and build a case for stopping ineffective and harmful ones. In just a few hours’ time, you can pick up the knowledge you need to do a whole lot of good—for your students, yourself, and our schools.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Educational evaluation
ISBN : PSU:000021325489

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Evaluating Literacy by Anonim Pdf

Author : Wei Zhang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811621291

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Assessing Digital Literacy by Wei Zhang Pdf

This book introduces the design and implementation of an assessment model for a new university-level English curriculum in China that aims at developing digital literacy skills. The assessment approach, embedded in the curriculum of an online modular course at Peking University, requires the students to conduct semester-long digital research projects in English in their major fields of study. Combining quantitative and qualitative methods, evaluation rubrics built around Content, Clarity, and Creative/Critical Thinking were developed, evaluated, and refined over three implementation cycles (eight semesters). The book presents a systematic assessment design framework, a set of effective rubrics for evaluating the digital research project, and authentic examples of written and multimedia presentations by Chinese students. Integrating assessment with instruction and technology, the book provides a valuable practical guide to digital literacy assessment for English education in the Outer and Expanding Circle contexts.

Author : Lori Jamison,Sandra Falconer Pace,Laurie Gatzke,Dawn Kesslering
Publisher : High Interest Publishing Inc.
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : 1897039417

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HIP Reading Assessment by Lori Jamison,Sandra Falconer Pace,Laurie Gatzke,Dawn Kesslering Pdf

Author : Melissa Lee Farrall
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470873939

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Reading Assessment by Melissa Lee Farrall Pdf

A groundbreaking integrated approach to reading assessment that addresses each child's unique Learning Profile Fifteen to twenty percent of our nation's children have reading difficulties. Educational evalua-tors must be able to use progress monitoring and diagnostic tools effectively to identify students who may be at risk, evaluate the effectiveness of school-wide reading programs, and suggest interventions that will improve reading skills. Written from a strengths-based perspective, Reading Assessment: Linking Language, Literacy, and Cognition is the first book of its kind to present a research-based, integrated review of reading, cognition, and oral language testing and assessment. Author Melissa Lee Farrall explores the theoretical underpinnings of reading, language, and literacy, explains the background of debates surrounding these topics, and provides detailed information and administration tips on the wide range of reading inventories and standardized tests that may be used in a reading psychoeducational assessment. With a focus on how to craft professional evaluation reports that illuminate a student's strengths—not just weaknesses—Reading Assessment enables school psychologists and diagnosticians, reading specialists, and special education professionals to conduct evaluations and develop effective interdisciplinary remedial recommendations and interventions. Clear, engaging, and inviting, Reading Assessment features: Case examples and practice exercises Chapter-opening reviews of each theory Strengths, weaknesses, and potential problems of tests and their interpretations Chapter-ending review questions that foster skill development and critical thinking Comprehensive information on more than 50 different assessment tests Reading Assessment is an invaluable resource that helps professionals gain the knowledge and skills to confidently interpret test results and prepare detailed and effective evaluation reports designed to meet each child's unique needs as a learner.

Author : Thomas DeVere Wolsey,Susan Lenski,Dana L. Grisham
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462542079

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Assessment Literacy by Thomas DeVere Wolsey,Susan Lenski,Dana L. Grisham Pdf

This clear, no-nonsense book guides current and future teachers through the concepts, tools, methods, and goals of classroom literacy assessment. The expert authors examine the roles of formative, summative, and benchmark assessments; demystify state and national tests and standards; and show how assessment can seamlessly inform instruction. Strategies for evaluating, choosing, and interpreting assessments are discussed, as are ways to communicate data to parents and administrators. User-friendly resources include boxed vignettes from teachers and researchers, practical assessment tips (and traps to avoid), and 12 reproducible planning forms and handouts. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

Author : Sahbi Hidri
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000075793

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Perspectives on Language Assessment Literacy by Sahbi Hidri Pdf

Perspectives on Language Assessment Literacy describes how the elements of language assessment literacy can help teachers gather information about when and how to assess learners, and about using the appropriate assessment tools to interpret results in a fair way. It provides highlights from past and current research, descriptions of assessment processes that enhance LAL, case studies from classrooms, and suggestions for professional dialogue and collaboration. This book will help to foster continuous learning, empower learners and teachers and make them more confident in their assessment tasks, and reassure decision makers that what is going on in assessment meets international benchmarks and standards. It addresses issues like concepts and challenges of assessment, the impacts of reflective feedback on assessment, the ontogenetic nature of assessment literacy, the reliability of classroom-based assessment, and interfaces between teaching and assessment. It fills this gap in the literature by addressing the current status and future challenges of language assessment literacy. This book will be of great interest for academics, researchers, and post-graduate students in the fields of language assessment literacy and English language teaching.