Assessing Students in the World Languages Classroom

Course Description

This course focuses on current second language teaching methodology and pedagogy utilizing the standards presented by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) in order to develop various performance-based assessment strategies using Integrated Performance Assessment to Develop Student Proficiency. Participants will review theory and research related to these ACTFL standards while exploring ways to integrate these principles into formative and summative assessment strategies. Special attention will be given to the understanding and development of Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) in order to help students acquire 21st century learning skills. Through interactive activities with classmates, participants in this course will discuss the purpose, rationale, and development of assessment strategies in an attempt to create an authentic assessment and learning environment for their students. (Open to teachers of modern and classical languages. Conducted in English by Dr. Michael Orlando)

What participants are saying about this course

"I am learning so much and tweaking things I already do and adding new things in to current work. It is amazing! I can't wait to implement things next year!"

Required Texts 

Adair-Hauck, Bonnie, et al. Implementing Integrated Performance Assessment. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, 2015.

Course Delivery 

Online weekly learning modules, collaborative discussion boards and instructor feedback. This course is not self-paced. 

Students who matriculate into an Instructor-Facilitated course should adhere to the dates listed on the website. Final coursework should be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.

About the Instructor

Dr. Michael Orlando, Instructor. Read more about Michael here.

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