ASL-744 Curriculum and Assessment - World Language

Course Overview

This course examines factors involved in developing and administering an assessment of Sign Language students’ linguistic proficiency and sociocultural competence including curriculum design. Topics include the role and function of assessment, assessment validity, assessment reliability, the use of measurement instruments, current approaches to assessing language learning, lesson planning, and an analysis of current tools for testing Sign Language skills and knowledge. Students will develop samples of assessment tools and lesson plans.