O'Malley, J. Michael.

Authentic assessment for English language learners : practical approaches for teachers / Assessment for English language learners J. Michael O'Malley, Lorraine Valdez Pierce. - xii, 268 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes glossary and indexes.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-251).

Moving toward authentic assessment
Designing authentic assessment
Portfolio assessment
Oral language assessment
Reading assessment
Writing assessment
Content area assessment
Examples from the classroom
Appendix: Sample entries from Roxana's portfolio

This practical resource book will familiarize teachers, staff developers, and administrators with the latest thinking on alternatives to traditional assessment. It will prepare them to implement authentic assessment in the ESL/Bilingual classroom and to incorporate it into instructional planning.

College of Education Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English


Text in English

9780201591514 (pbk) 0201591510 (pbk)

96162949


English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers.
Education, Bilingual--Ability testing.
Educational evaluation.

PE1128 / .O47 1996

428.007 Om13 / 1996