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Formative Assessment through LinguaFolio for Second Language Learners K-12 Program Areas English as a Second Language an

Formative Assessment through LinguaFolio for Second Language Learners K-12 Program Areas English as a Second Language and Second (Foreign) Languages. LinguaFolio. standards-based self-directed formative assessment tool THAT records ongoing learner progress

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Formative Assessment through LinguaFolio for Second Language Learners K-12 Program Areas English as a Second Language an

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  1. Formative Assessment through LinguaFoliofor Second Language LearnersK-12 Program AreasEnglish as a Second LanguageandSecond (Foreign) Languages

  2. LinguaFolio • standards-based • self-directed • formative assessment tool THAT • records ongoing learner progress • Student-selected evidence to validate proficiency self-assessment, and • provides a comprehensive view of student performance

  3. Formative Ongoing Frequent Usually brief Not very formal No grade Informs instruction or learning Summative Periodic Measures student progress Evaluates mastery of material or content Balanced Assessments

  4. Formative Assessment Options • Quick checks of comprehension • Work samples • Self-assessments of language competencies, including LinguaFolio checklists • Reflections on cross-cultural or intercultural experiences

  5. ESL W-APT ACCESS Graded classroom assessments quiz unit test performance task project with a graded rubric Foreign Language SOPA, STAMP, NOELLA ACTFL’s OPI and WPT AP and IB exams National Language Exams Performance task Graded classroom assessments Summative Assessment Options

  6. LinguaFolio allows learners to: • Examine their language competencies • Develop reflective learning skills • Manage their own language learning • Provide a holistic view of their language performance • Consider their cross-cultural or intercultural understanding

  7. LinguaFolio: Passport • A summary of language learning and intercultural experiences • Self-assessment grid • Linguistic profile

  8. LinguaFolio: Biography • Language goals • Language history • Intercultural experiences • Self-assessment checklists

  9. LinguaFolio: Dossier • Samples of written work and projects • Certificates that indicate language skills • Video and/or audio recordings

  10. Who are the players? • ACTFL (American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages) • ACTFL Proficiency and Performance Guidelines • European Council • Common Scale of Reference • National Council for State Supervisors for Languages • TESOL – Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

  11. EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO EUROPÉEN DES LANGUES European Language Portfolio

  12. Use of the European Language Portfolio is supported by the 29 organizations of the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) representing 24 languages. EUROPEAN LANGUAGE PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO EUROPÉEN DES LANGUES

  13. Increased . . Motivation Active learning Self-confidence Time thinking about learning Teacher creativity Improved relations between learner/teacher Stronger focus on communication More informed parents Greater realization of language use in community Research from Europe

  14. LinguaFolio Nebraska Study Dr. Ali Moeller, University of Nebraska, is conducting a five year longitudinal study investigating the: Impact of goal setting on student achievement Role of self-assessment Implementation of LF as an assessment tool to promote articulated K-16 language program

  15. Piloting LinguaFolio • 5-state pilot during 2005-2006 • World languages • GA, KY, NC, SC, VA • LinguaFolio and LinguaFolio Jr.

  16. LinguaFolio by any other name… • States • LinguaFolio Jr. • ESL • Dual Language Immersion • Heritage Language Programs • Higher Education • STARTALK

  17. ESL LinguaFolio Pilot • 2008-2009 school year • ESL, dual language/immersion, and heritage language programs • Collaboration and sharing of progress through wiki at http://esllfpilot.pbwiki.com/

  18. Recent & Ongoing Work • Collect video clips of teachers, students and administrators • Compile samples of LinguaFolio-like activities (hard copy and/or video) • Gather samples of autonomous learning activities, such as Think-Pair-Share, KWL, exit or admit slips, LF checklists

  19. Recent & Ongoing Work • K-2/ Beginning-Entering Revisions based on feedback from the 2008-2009 pilot. • ARCC technical assistance . • CEEE is in the process of giving feedback on ESL LinguaFolio levels 1-6. • Roll out K-2/Beginning-Reaching ESL LinguaFolio late spring.

  20. Reflective Teaching The Teacher . . . • Models target language • Helps learners to communicate by scaffolding speech • Engages learners in activities that produce oral and written language • Involves learners regularly in reflecting on their progress and thinking about how they learn

  21. Does NOT mean. . . Self-instruction Teacher transferring all control to learners Does mean. . . Learners accept responsibility for their learning, review their learning and evaluate its effectiveness Learners exhibit a capacity for reflection Learner Autonomy

  22. LinguaFolio-like Activities • Definition: Can-Do activities used in the classroom which focus on language skills • Writing LF-like activities • Identify activities that are already LinguaFolio-like activities • Expand LinguaFolio-like activities to strengthen language skills

  23. Science-Conservation

  24. Reflective Learning The Learners . . . • Think about their own learning through a deliberate step-by-step process • Gradually develop a useful repertoire of learning strategies • Demystify the learning process through ongoing teacher, peer and self-evaluation

  25. Practices that Support Reflective Learning • Cooperative Learning • Journaling • Peer- Assessment and Self-Assessment • Portfolios • Problem-Based Learning • Rubrics

  26. Setting Goals Model goal setting Make it clear that functional use of language, not grammar knowledge, is the principle goal Provide opportunities for learners to set their own goals

  27. Housing LinguaFolio • On Paper • Notebook • Individual folders • In the classroom • Student kept • Electronically • Jump Drive • CD or DVD • Hard Drive • School Server • Classroom • Computer Lab

  28. The Future of LinguaFolio Coming soon . . . • Pilot of the NC Online LinguaFolio • Web-based LinguaFolio training modules

  29. The Future of LinguaFolio Coming soon . . . • Pilot of the NC Online LinguaFolio • Web-based LinguaFolio training modules

  30. LinguaFolio Online Training Modules • What is LinguaFolio? • Building Your Own LinguaFolio • LinguaFolio-Like Activities • Reflective Learning and Teaching in an Autonomous Environment • Interculturality • Assessments: Formative and Summative • Implementation: Timeline and Goal Setting

  31. LinguaFolio Training Website • Introduction • Training Modules • Glossary • Mouse-over descriptions or additional information • Video clips and responses from users • Training Portfolio Checklist

  32. Benefits • Accessibility • 24-7 • Anywhere • Flexibility • Individual • School or district PD • Department or PLC

  33. LinguaFolio • standards-based • self-directed • formative assessment tool THAT • records ongoing learner progress • Student-selected evidence to validate proficiency self-assessment, and • provides a comprehensive view of student performance

  34. Resources NCDPI English as a Second Language http://esl.ncwiseowl.org/resources/state_led_l_e_p_initiatives/ or http://esl.ncwiseowl.org/ > Resources > State Led LEP Initiatives NCDPI Second (Foreign) Language http://seclang.ncwiseowl.org/resources/lingua_folio/ or http://seclang.ncwiseowl.org/ > Resources > LinguaFolio List on left has links to all versions of LinguaFolio LinguaFolio at National Council of State Supervisors For Languages (NCSSFL) http://www.ncssfl.org/links/index.php?linguafolio or http://www.ncssfl.org/ > LinguaFolio

  35. Helga Fasciano Section Chief, K-12 Programs hfascian@dpi.state.nc.us 919-807-3864 Ivanna Mann Thrower ESL/Title III Consultant ithrower@dpi.state.nc.us 919-807-3860 Contact Information • Glenda Harrell ESL/Title III Consultant gharrell@dpi.state.nc.us 919-807-3866 • Joanne Marino ESL/Title III Consultant jmarino@dpi.state.nc.us 919-807-3861

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