Chapter 7 - Review Questions

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Students should answer these questions after they have completed reading/discussing the chapter.

This activity contains 4 questions.

What are the most important classroom applications of the principles of validity and reliability and core terminology and definitions of the traditional or Psychometric paradigm? How can the principles and standards of assessment help ESL teachers to improve their assessment practices in the classroom?

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In your opinion, which are the three most important assessment principles derived from the Socioconstructivistic theory of development and learning? Why do you think that the application of these principles can improve your classroom assessment practices with ESL students?

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How are the central principles and assessment strategies of the Alternative Assessment Model similar or different than the traditional Psychometric paradigm? How are the assessment standards recommended by most important professional organizations related to assessment principles and strategies recommended by the Alternative Assessment Model and the traditional Psychometric paradigm?

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What kind of professional development activities can help ESL teachers to develop an attitude of commitment, advocacy, and empathy, based on an "Ethnic Educator" philosophy, when serving ESL students? How can ESL teachers benefit from "assuming moral and social responsibility" for the successful education of their ESL students?

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