In this interactive session, we’re moving beyond the textbook process of formative assessment and exploring research-driven methods that keep students engaged and retain learning effectively.
As global classrooms evolve, educators face the unique challenge of assessing content mastery while supporting English language development. This session translates high-level pedagogical research into practical, "local" classroom applications specifically tailored for non-native English speaking students. We will examine how shifting to a formative-first mindset can reduce the "silent period" and foster a more inclusive environment where students feel safe to take linguistic risks.
Participants will explore strategies to differentiate between a student’s language proficiency and their actual subject knowledge, ensuring that language barriers do not mask academic potential. We will delve into scaffolding techniques—such as multimodal feedback and tiered questioning—that provide real-time diagnostic data without overwhelming the learner. Educators will leave with a versatile toolkit of assessment techniques designed to boost cognitive retention, accelerate language output, and empower multilingual learners to take confident ownership of their own progress.