Assessing English Language Learners: Bridges From Language Proficiency to Academic Achievement

by Margo Gottlieb

Discover how to bridge the gap between equitably assessing linguistic and academic performance!

This well-documented text examines the unique needs of the growing population of English language learners (ELLs) and describes strategies for implementing instructional assessment of language and content. With both depth and breadth, the author articulates how to equitably and comprehensively assess the language proficiency and academic achievement of ELLs. Both practicing and aspiring educators will benefit from:

Rubrics, charts, checklists, surveys, and other ready-to-use tools Professional development activities An integrated approach to teaching standards, language, and content Guidance on how best to address standardized testing and grading

Genres: Education, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Teaching

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 6, 2006

Reviews

[Janine Darragh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used the most current version of this textbook in my ESL Methods course, and both I and my students REALLY liked it. It is user-friendly, not-too expensive, gives practical examples, offers useful checklists and charts, and has current assessment information included. I would give it 5 stars, but... it's a textbook-- I'm not sure that a textbook can actually BE "amazing".....

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're already a certified/experienced teacher taking graduate classes, especially if you're in a TESOL program or equivalent, this book is not going to reveal anything new to you. It would be much better if this was used in undergraduate classes, but it seems like it is just marketed to professors/programs teaching advanced classes.

[Adi Saputra · Rating 4 out of 5]

was good book ever

[Cassie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It has some good resources but it didn't go into anything I wasn't aware of, and the few things I wanted more information on was just glosses over. Read it for a class towards my ESL endorsement

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great text for understanding assessment practices of ELL students. It provides you with an in-depth overview that makes implementing this stuff seem manageable. I liked that the chapters were pretty easy to read (for a textbook) and there were a lot of handy tables.

I did, at times, feel like something was "missing" but I had to remind myself that the book is focused on assessing ELLs, not necessarily teaching ELLs.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pros: Easy-to-read introduction to assessing ELLs. Appealing layout. Most charts were useful and supported the text well. Handy index and glossary.

Cons: Stretched out to fill up space. Some graphics consisted of overly-simplified content. Getting to be out of date; heavy on No Child Left Behind.

Potential issue: Geared toward K-12 contexts; not as relevant for adult educators.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was too basic.

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really found this book to be informative and I added it to my professional library! It's a must have for anyone who teaches ELL to kiddos.

[Marisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the first books about ELL's that was actually heplful!