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WEBINAR LIBRARY
ENSURING YOUNG LEARNERS SUCCESS THROUGH ASSESSMENT

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DR. JODI CRANDALL
AUTHOR

OVERVIEW

When we see the word “assessment,” most of us think of formal tests, especially end-of-course exams or standardized tests required by educational institutions, or what has been called “assessment OF learning.” But we can actually assess in many ways, both formally and informally, and for many different purposes.

Some of the most important assessments involve “assessment FOR learning,” where we get an idea of how our students are truly doing in class and what we might need to review with some or all of our learners to ensure their success.

In this webinar, Dr. Crandall will discuss and demonstrate both formal and informal assessments that can be used for a range of purposes. She’ll provide:

  • examples of engaging, developmentally appropriate assessment activities
  • a set of guidelines for using informal assessments for learning
  • idea for encouraging our learners to assess themselves

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Dr. JoAnn (Jodi) Crandall is Professor Emerita of Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where she co-directed the M.A. TESOL Program and established and directed the Ph.D. Program in Language, Literacy, and Culture. She is coauthor of the professional development book Teaching Young Learners English., and a series editor for the Our World suite of materials for young learners, including Welcome to Our WorldOur World, and Explore Our World, and Impact, a program for teens.

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