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In this informative and practical session, Rebekah Jones (Primary Curriculum Leader) and Barbara Dahlsen (Primary Learning Specialist) from Blackburn English Language School walked participants through a range of activities that they use to assess the language level of newly arrived students. They explained how the tasks are administered and differentiated according to student responses, and then demonstrated how the information gathered is measured against the Victorian Curriculum F-10 EAL assessment standards. Helpful links to the reporting tool were provided, and participants were able to collaborate in small groups to practise assessing student writing samples. Barbara and Rebekah provided practical resources as well as expert guidance that will enable participants to approach EAL assessment with greater confidence. An engaging and very useful presentation!
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Speaking and Listening Interview
Visual Scene Speaking Assessment
