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[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] Re: An assessment question
In a message dated 5/31/03 8:41:27 PM, cynthiamackinnon@mac.com writes: > So, their answers: > Little Bo Peep lost her <slipper> <sleeper> <pencil> > They all recognized that a noun was needed, but not having background > in n.american nursery rhymes, were not successful in answering this. > Yes Cynthia! Exactly! There are no assessments that can be valid or reliable for multilingual and/or multicultural students. There is no way one can develop a measure that will not be biased against one group or another. Even nonverbal tests are invalid. If one is careful about choosing images that are relevant to one particular group, these same images will mean something completely different to another group, or they might be completely irrelevant to another group. Then, if you add socio-economic differences, you really can't ever find items that will be appropriate. That's why we must rely more on other measures, more authentic teacher and student-centered assessment pieces. I work a great deal helping schools/teachers/parents, et. al try to develop a process to correct over- or under-representation of English Language Learners in special education since there are no psychological or speech and language tests that are valid or reliable for ELLs. I also try to help teachers identify gifted and talented ELLs even when they aren't speaking English yet. You are absolutely right! Sincerely, Cristina Sanchez-Lopez
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