Abstract
This qualitative phenomenological study explores mainstream classroom teachers’ language assessment literacy as it relates to English learners. In Southwest Florida, Fifty-five teachers were interviewed about their knowledge and use of English language proficiency assessments in mainstream classrooms. We conducted content analysis of the individual interviews and field note data. The findings indicated that teacher’s knowledge of language proficiency assessments includes: (a) awareness of language proficiency assessments, (b) one size fits all: misuse of content assessment, (c) language proficiencies confined solely to reading skills, and (d) preference for formative assessment. Findings also indicated that teachers’ limited use of language assessment results for guiding instruction, and some teachers’ deficit views of English learners. These findings call attention to further professional development in language assessment literacy and to a more systematic deconstruction of negative views of English learners.
Recommended Citation
Szecsi, T., & Szilagyi, J. (2021). Language Assessment Literacy: Analyzing the Perspectives of Mainstream Teachers Toward English Learners. Journal of English Learner Education. (12)1.
Retrieved from https://stars.library.ucf.edu/jele/vol12/iss1/3
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