Hello.
A few things have come up over the last few months, making it difficult to keep up with sharing new PBLA assessment tools via this blog. I expect to be able to resume my postings this spring.
All the best,
Heather
Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Sunday, 16 October 2016
Speaking: Getting Things Done CLB 4-8
Speaking: Getting Things Done CLB 4-8
Stage Two learners are working towards: giving opinions, suggestions, advice and warnings; being a polite, persuasive, diplomatic problem solver; making and responding to indirect language; and understanding relations and levels of formality.
This package includes a speaking assessment feedback form, and class score sheet. It can be used for a wide variety of tasks. Please edit and modify to fit your needs.
Have a great day,
Monday, 10 October 2016
PBLA Flow Chart
What is PBLA?
In broad strokes, Portfolio-Based Language Assessments can be used to help students showcase their language abilities. By collecting samples of their work throughout their learning journey, students can see their progression and feel more confident in their abilities.
In the past, scores were given at the end of a term. Now, a body of work is collected to demonstrate a learner's true proficiency. If they have one "bad day" when being assessed, it's no big deal. They can still learn from the experience, and there will be other opportunities for them to shine.
In broad strokes, Portfolio-Based Language Assessments can be used to help students showcase their language abilities. By collecting samples of their work throughout their learning journey, students can see their progression and feel more confident in their abilities.
In the past, scores were given at the end of a term. Now, a body of work is collected to demonstrate a learner's true proficiency. If they have one "bad day" when being assessed, it's no big deal. They can still learn from the experience, and there will be other opportunities for them to shine.
As indicated in the graphic below, PBLA Instructors are encouraged to conduct regular needs assessments, help students set goals, and use this information to develop a series of lesson plans which give students the skills they need to succeed in life.
Download this file to better see the path Instructors can take
when developing effective learning modules for their students.
By reflecting on student needs and goals, Instructors can identify a general theme to tackle in class. Brainstorming about these social situations, and thinking about language skills needed to participate in them, Instructors can then weave together a series of lessons to form one cohesive learning module.
Each of the four skill-specific lessons in a module should focused on a specific "Real World Task" that are aligned with the Canadian Language Benchmarks. By consulting the CLB competency areas, indicators of abilities, and language focus targets, Instructors can design activities that allow students to demonstrate their new abilities/ tasks in class.
In PBLA, ongoing assessments are an integral part of the learning experience. Evidence of learning called "artefacts" demonstrate learner abilities are collected for each Real World Task achieved in class. These artifacts are reviewed at the end of the term, and used to assess CLB levels achieved.
Thursday, 1 September 2016
Writing: Sharing Information - Personal Stories CLB 4-8
Writing: Sharing Information
Personal Stories
Personal Stories
This package includes a student feedback form, and
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities
when describing familiar situations, events, personal stories and future plans.
I.e., immigrating to Canada, emailing a co-worker about a vacation,
telling a friend about a new job / home, sharing plans with a friend, etc.
Download: Writing
Sharing Information - Personal Stories
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities
when describing familiar situations, events, personal stories and future plans.
I.e., immigrating to Canada, emailing a co-worker about a vacation,
telling a friend about a new job / home, sharing plans with a friend, etc.
Download: Writing
Sharing Information - Personal Stories
The handout clearly identifies the skill, competency area, CLB levels and abilities for students performing the target task. There are places for teacher feedback, and student reflection. Plus, it is written in “student friendly” language, based on my interpretation of the CLB 2012.
As this is a Microsoft Word File, please feel free to modify it to best meet your needs.
You may want to:
· Delete or white-out the information for a level you are not assessing
· Add specific language / actions you have taught and want to assess
· Enlarge/ alter the student reflection area
All the Best,
Writing: Sharing Information - Comparing/ Analyzing CLB 4,5,6,7,8
Writing: Sharing Information
Describing/ Comparing/ Contrasting/ Analyzing
Describing/ Comparing/ Contrasting/ Analyzing
This package includes a student feedback form, and
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities when describing:
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities when describing:
- a familiar situation, event, personal experience, future plan or preference;
- a sequenced event, routine, procedure or system; and
- different opinions on abstract topics and/or diagrams.
The handout clearly identifies the skill, competency area, CLB levels and abilities for students performing the target task. There are places for teacher feedback, and student reflection. Plus, it is written in “student friendly” language, based on my interpretation of the CLB 2012.
As this is a Microsoft Word File, please feel free to modify it to best meet your needs.
You may want to:
· Delete or white-out the information for a level you are not assessing
· Add specific language / actions you have taught and want to assess
· Enlarge/ alter the student reflection area
All the Best,
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Writing: Getting Things Done - Business/ Service Messages CLB 4-8
Writing: Getting Things Done
Business / Service Messages
Business / Service Messages
This package includes a student feedback form, and
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities
when emailing requests for information,
canceling services, issuing complaints, producing memos,
flagging issues, and making suggestions at work.
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities
when emailing requests for information,
canceling services, issuing complaints, producing memos,
flagging issues, and making suggestions at work.
The handout clearly identifies the skill, competency area, CLB levels and abilities for students performing the target task. There are places for teacher feedback, and student reflection. Plus, it is written in “student friendly” language, based on my interpretation of the CLB 2012.
As this is a Microsoft Word File, please feel free to modify it to best meet your needs.
You may want to:
· Delete or white-out the information for a level you are not assessing
· Add specific language / actions you have taught and want to assess
· Enlarge/ alter the student reflection area
All the Best,
Writing: Getting Things Done - Filling in Forms CLB 4-8
Writing: Getting Things Done
Filling in Forms
Filling in Forms
This package includes a student feedback form, and
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities
when filling in a wide-range of real-life forms.
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities
when filling in a wide-range of real-life forms.
The handout clearly identifies the skill, competency area, CLB levels and abilities for students performing the target task. There are places for teacher feedback, and student reflection. Plus, it is written in “student friendly” language, based on my interpretation of the CLB 2012.
As this is a Microsoft Word File, please feel free to modify it to best meet your needs.
You may want to:
· Delete or white-out the information for a level you are not assessing
· Add specific language / actions you have taught and want to assess
All the Best,
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Writing: Reproducing Information - Note Taking - Paraphrasing Presentations CLB 4-8
Writing: Reproducing Information
Listening/ Note-Taking
Paraphrasing Presentations
Listening/ Note-Taking
Paraphrasing Presentations
This package combines listening, note-taking and writing skills.
It includes a student feedback form, and
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities.
It includes a student feedback form, and
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities.
The handout clearly identifies the skill, competency area, CLB levels and abilities for students performing the target task. There are places for teacher feedback, and student reflection. Plus, it is written in “student friendly” language, based on my interpretation of the CLB 2012.
As this is a Microsoft Word File, please feel free to modify it to best meet your needs.
You may want to:
· Delete or white-out the information for a level you are not assessing
· Add specific language / actions you have taught and want to assess
· Enlarge/ alter the student reflection area
All the Best,
Writing: Reproducing Information - Summarizing/Paraphrasing CLB 4-8
Writing: Reproducing Information
Summarizing/ Paraphrasing
Presentations and Texts
Summarizing/ Paraphrasing
Presentations and Texts
This package includes a student feedback form, and
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities
when paraphrasing presentations or texts.
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities
when paraphrasing presentations or texts.
The handout clearly identifies the skill, competency area, CLB levels and abilities for students performing the target task. There are places for teacher feedback, and student reflection. Plus, it is written in “student friendly” language, based on my interpretation of the CLB 2012.
As this is a Microsoft Word File, please feel free to modify it to best meet your needs.
You may want to:
· Delete or white-out the information for a level you are not assessing
· Add specific language / actions you have taught and want to assess
· Enlarge/ alter the student reflection area
All the Best,
Monday, 29 August 2016
Writing: Interacting with Others - Invitations CLB 4-7
Writing: Interacting with Others - Invitations
This package includes a student feedback form, and
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities.
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities.
The handout clearly identifies the skill, competency area, CLB levels and abilities for students performing the target task. There are places for teacher feedback, and student reflection. Plus, it is written in “student friendly” language, based on my interpretation of the CLB 2012.
As this is a Microsoft Word File, please feel free to modify it to best meet your needs.
You may want to:
· Delete or white-out the information for a level you are not assessing
· Add specific language / actions you have taught and want to assess
· Enlarge/ alter the student reflection area
All the Best,
Sunday, 28 August 2016
Writing: Interacting with Others
Writing: Interacting with Others
This package includes a student feedback form, and
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities
when writing journal entries, letters, notes and emails
for socializing or enjoyment.
two log sheets to track class scores and individual student abilities
when writing journal entries, letters, notes and emails
for socializing or enjoyment.
The handout clearly identifies the skill, competency area, CLB levels and abilities for students performing the target task. There are places for teacher feedback, and student reflection. Plus, it is written in “student friendly” language, based on my interpretation of the CLB 2012.
As this is a Microsoft Word File, please feel free to modify it to best meet your needs.
You may want to:
· Delete or white-out the information for a level you are not assessing
· Add specific language / actions you have taught and want to assess
· Enlarge/ alter the student reflection area
All the Best,
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