Assessment and Placement of English Language Learners
After reading Chapter 4, write a two- to three-page Reflection Paper addressing the following items:
- Explain the purpose assessment serves when placing English language learners in appropriate educational programming.
- There are several challenges that emerge as we assess English language learners. Describe two of those challenges.
- Identify and defend solutions to the challenges you described.
The Paper
- Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
- Must include a title page with the following:
- Title of paper
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
- Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
- Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
- Must use at least two scholarly sources (e.g., teacher resource book, journal article, professional website) in addition to the course text.
- Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
- Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
