Innovative programs need to document and share the results. Innovative programs need innovative assessments. The oral proficiency assessment used in my classes better captures what a student can do with oral language than any other assessment that I know of. None of these assessments of language ability were for a grade in class, were announced, nor had rehearsed content. All were spontaneous and open response. Some were interactive, delayed, and of multiple tasks.
2016 8th grade oral proficiency8th grade interview of Spencer & Joseph2015 8th grade oral proficiency |
8th grade Interview of Josh & Julia6th grade oral storytelling35 HOURS of english IN RURAL HONDURAS |