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EDU 104 Language Arts for Young Children

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Module 2: Evaluating Children's Literacy Development

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to discuss options for helping English language learners succeed academically.
Students will be able to distinguish between formative and summative assessments.
Students will be able to describe the difference between empirical and non-empirical research; and explain the role of scientifically-based research in evaluating the effectiveness of literacy-based programs and strategies

Readings

Helping English Language Learners Develop Literacy Skills and Succeed Academically, Chapter 8 Steps to Success
The aim of this chapter is to provide educators with background knowledge on English language learners and information on how to better assist culturally and linguistically diverse students to develop the literacy skills crucial for academic success. Differences in social and academic language will be addressed, at6s well as theories of language acquisition and language learning. Recommendations to educators will be offered to better assist students as they become proficient in the English language while being exposed to new content in the classroom. The chapter also will draw upon the importance of including students’ previous experiences, along with embracing students’ cultural and linguistic diversity.
Types of Literacy Assessment: Principles, Procedures, and Applications, Chapter 5 Steps to Success
This chapter focuses on key ideas for understanding literacy assessment to assist with educational decisions. Included is an overview of different literacy assessments, along with common assessment procedures used in schools and applications of assessment practices to support effective teaching. Readers of the chapter will gain an understanding of different types of assessments, how assessment techniques are used in schools, and how assessment results can inform teaching.
Key Ideas for Evaluating Scientifically-Based Approaches to Literacy Instruction, Chapter 2 Steps to Success
This chapter focuses on key ideas for evaluating scientifically-based literacy research, as well as ways these ideas can guide educators in making instructional decisions most likely to bring about benefits to students. The chapter includes an overview of how to recognize which literacy research is scientifically-based and where to find it, how to recognize other valuable forms of research, the special role of experimental design in scientific thinking, and a rationale for monitoring student progress to ensure that literacy approaches promote learning, not just within the context of research but also when implemented in classrooms.

Attributions

Helping English Language Learners Develop Literacy Skills and Succeed Academically, Chapter 8 Steps to Success: Crossing the Bridge Between Literacy Research and Practice. Authored by: Kristen A. Munger, Ed. Provided by: Open SUNY Textbooks. Located at: http://textbooks.opensuny.org/steps-to-success/ License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Types of Literacy Assessment: Principles, Procedures, and Applications, Chapter 5 Steps to Success: Crossing the Bridge Between Literacy Research and Practice. Authored by: Kristen A. Munger, Ed. Provided by: Open SUNY Textbooks. Located at: http://textbooks.opensuny.org/steps-to-success/ License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Key Ideas for Evaluating Scientifically-Based Approaches to Literacy Instruction, Chapter 2 Steps to Success: Crossing the Bridge Between Literacy Research and Practice. Authored by: Kristen A. Munger, Ed. Provided by: Open SUNY Textbooks. Located at: http://textbooks.opensuny.org/steps-to-success/ License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0