Resource Guide: Equity-Centered Assessment Practices in ESOL
The 'Resource Guide: Equity-Centered Assessment Practices in ESOL' offers educators a comprehensive framework for implementing fair and inclusive assessment methods in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) contexts. By focusing on fairness, validity, reliability, multiple measures of assessment, accommodations, cultural responsiveness, transparency, feedback, reflection, and professional development, this guide equips instructors with strategies to promote equitable opportunities for language learning and academic success. From addressing bias and discrimination to providing accessibility measures, culturally responsive assessments, clear criteria, timely feedback, and ongoing reflection on assessment practices, this guide emphasizes the importance of ensuring that assessment methods accurately measure learners' language proficiency while fostering inclusivity and equity in ESOL instruction
Enhance ESOL assessment practices with equity-centered approaches to ensure fair and inclusive evaluation of diverse learners' language proficiency and progress.