Assessment

In this video, a Bow Valley College instructor shares about using a classroom portfolio.

Assessment is an integral part of the teaching and learning process.

Effective assessment aims to provide detailed, useful information to instructors, learners and other stakeholders. In the field of ESL literacy, assessment is both critical and very challenging.

This section introduces guiding principles for effective assessment and provides an assessment model that reflects the assessment needs in adult ESL literacy classrooms. Learn more about ways to manage assessment through the use of portfolios and learning conferences.

The ESL Literacy Curriculum Framework guides users through five main considerations in the process of curriculum development. For more information on integrating assessment, see Stage 4.