ENGL 657 - Curriculum Design and Assessment in ESOL for Adult Learners

Units: 4
Focuses on best practices for ESOL curriculum development as well as methods of assessing language proficiency in adult learners. Examines adequacy of traditional evaluation methods as well as procedures in test construction and evaluation.

Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
Equivalent Quarter Course: ENGL 6507.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Define and apply best practices in curriculum design and assessment development.
Critically analyze the qualities, uses, and consequences of language tests and other assessment tools.
Use a multi-stage process to develop a curricular unit and assessment tool for a specific group of language learners.