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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254800303321

Autore

Unruh Susan

Titolo

Assessment and Intervention for English Language Learners : Translating Research into Practice / / by Susan Unruh, Nancy A. McKellar

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017

Edizione

[1st ed. 2017.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XV, 200 p. 2 illus., 1 illus. in color.)

Disciplina

155.4

155.424

Soggetti

Child psychology

School psychology

Assessment

Social service

Child and School Psychology

Assessment, Testing and Evaluation

Social Work

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1. The Challenges of Assessing and Intervening with English Learners -- Chapter 2. Dual Language Learner Development -- Chapter 3. Data Collection When Working with English Learners -- Chapter 4. Oral Language Issues and Assessment of Oral Language -- Chapter 5. Word Reading and Decoding -- Chapter 6. Reading Fluency and Vocabulary -- Chapter 7. Reading Comprehension -- Chapter 8. Math Calculation -- Chapter 9. Math Problem-Solving -- Chapter 10. Written Expression -- Chapter 11. Assessment and Intervention Tools -- Chapter 12. Case Studies.

Sommario/riassunto

This book presents evidence-based practices for appropriate assessment of and school-based services for young English language learners. It identifies and addresses the challenges of assessing and intervening with these students at the curricular, instructional, environmental, and individual levels, particularly the complexities of



determining the presence or absence of learning disabilities. Case studies and comparisons with fluent English speakers illustrate the screening and evaluation process – including multi-tier system of supports (MTSS) and response to intervention (RTI) – and proactive intervention planning in core literacy and math domains. Together, these chapters model effective teaching practice, advocacy, and teamwork with parents and colleagues as well as policy development toward meeting the needs of this diverse student population. This invaluable guide: Examines challenges of data collection when working with English language learners. Traces the development of dual-language fluency and competence. Discusses language-acquisition issues affecting oral language assessment. Reviews commonly used assessment and intervention tools in use with English learners. Features specialized chapters relating to reading, writing, and mathematics competencies. Can be used regardless of first language spoken by students. Assessment and Intervention for English Language Learners is an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and graduate students in diverse fields including school and clinical child psychology; assessment, testing, and evaluation; language education; special education; and educational psychology.