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English As A Second Language

Assessment Plan

4/12/01

Student Outcome Assessment Time Frame Faculty Responsibility

1. Listen to classroom lectures, take notes and comprehend material presented in a university academic classroom to successfully past general education courses

ESL Student Self Assessment Survey

Statistical data on ESL student GPA compared to freshmen GPA

End of semester Level IV Students complete academic classes

Faculty as assigned

ESL Program Director and ESL/ International Student Specialist

2. Read and comprehend English college textbooks to successfully pass general education courses

ESL Student Self Assessment Survey

Statistical data on ESL student GPA compared to Freshmen GPA

End of semester Level IV Students complete academic classes

Faculty as assigned

ESL Program Director and

ESL/International Student Specialist

3. Write at a level that is appropriate to pass general education courses

Essay Assessment of student essay writing-one assisted and one unassisted

International-Student Survey about Writing Strategies

At the end of Level IV ESL 2410 and Level V ESL 2510

ESL 2410 and ESL 2510 Faculty

4. Ask and answer questions in classroom settings in academic context

ESL Student Self Assessment Survey

Plans for future 
assessment
through WSU faculty

End of semester Level IV Students complete academic classes

Faculty as assigned

5. Appropriately participate and express themselves in classroom discussion in academic context

ESL Student Self Assessment Survey

End of semester Level IV students complete academic classes

Faculty as assigned

6. Understand the dynamics of the American University classroom and interaction with American professors and instructors.

Planned for future assessment

   

7. Show an understanding of some of the aspects of American culture and society necessary for academic and social success.

Planned for future assessment

   

8. Demonstrate an understanding of study habits, standards, and ethics needed for success at an American University.

Statistical data on ESL Student GPA compared to
Freshmen GPA

 

 

 

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