How is it organised?
The course is divided into three modules, each of which will take up to an hour to complete:
Module 1:
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Explores the rationale for EAL assessment.
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Provides information about how the design and structure of The Bell Foundation’s EAL Assessment Framework.
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Introduces the A-T-S sequence, from assessing learners’ English language proficiency through setting them targets to selecting effective classroom strategies.
Module 2:
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Helps you understand how to work with The Bell Foundation’s EAL Assessment Framework for schools.
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Provides you with practice in using the ATS sequence to assess samples of learners’ speaking and writing skills and includes video feedback on each of the steps.
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Includes a series of videos where a Bell Foundation trainer demonstrates in real time how an assessment could be conducted.
Module 3:
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Provides teachers with more speaking skills assessment opportunities by focusing on analysing language samples as used by a learner.
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The final assignment, gives teachers a choice of assessing one of three writing samples using the ATS sequence.
The course has primary and secondary versions. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, automatically generated at the end of the course.
If you already have a Moodle account, you will be able to enroll on the series directly from within Moodle. If you are new to Moodle, you will need to create a free account first