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Publication: Perspectives on Assessment from the New York City Adult Literacy Initiative
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Publication Details
Title:
Perspectives on Assessment from the New York City Adult Literacy Initiative
Author:
Publisher:
Literacy Assistance Center, Inc.
Year:
1991
Number of Pages
43
Source Details
Pages:
1-43
URL:
http://www.eric.ed.gov:80/ERIC...rchType_0=no&accno=ED357658
Resource Center Details
Description / Comments:
This paper reviews the assessment process as it exists today
in the New York City Adult Literacy Initiative (NYCALI), and
explores a few changes in direction and in practice
currently underway. It highlights the national context of
concern surrounding literacy assessment, and summarizes the
debate over standardized testing and other forms of
assessment. The assumptions and conclusions of those holding
different positions on appropriate ways to measure the
progress and achievements of adult learners is briefly
reviewed. Data on assessment as practiced in NYCALI programs
is presented. The discussion includes information on
standardized test scores as well as descriptions of other
forms of assessment being developed and currently in use by
New York City programs. Conclusions center on rec
ommendations for improving the quality of assessment in
NYCALI programs in ways that will inform funders,
policymakers, practitioners, and students. (Adjunct ERIC
Clearinghouse on Literacy Education) (VWL)
Section:
ESL > Adult
Resource Type:
Research & Reports
Location:
Hanging Files
Copies:
1
Entry Date:
November 13th 2005
Last Updated:
March 2nd 2008
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