Discussion
Balanced Classroom Assessment
After studying Module 6: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
It is 2025, and you are well on your way to being a seasoned teaching professional with expansive experience working with English language learners. You have been assigned as a mentor to a beginning teacher who has worked only in monolingual settings during field settings and internship.
In your role as guide and mentor, build a rationale for having balance in classroom assessment.
Support your explanation for using traditional as well as authentic assessments when working with ELLs.
(200 words) then response to classmate (attached) 100 words)
Your initial post should be at least 200 words, formatted, and cited in proper APA style with support from at least 2 academic source