Developing Academic Accuracy for English Language Learners

Student achievement will be measured using formative assessment tools and the mastery system in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. Students will receive on-going feedback from the instructor throughout the course. Evaluation will be based on learning outcomes as well as instructor-specified criteria. Mastery will be granted to students who achieve an average of at least 70% on the items listed below. Evaluation will include, but may not be limited to, completing the following tasks:

-A collection of tasks demonstrating effective proofreading and editing skills based on instructor and peer feedback, as well as on the student's own attention to errors in writing. Assignments will include sentence, paragraph, and longer text writing.

-A collection of tasks showing effective use of newly introduced grammar, syntax structures, and vocabulary from course content. Assignments will include sentence, paragraph, and longer text writing.

-At least 3 in-class writing assessments, single or connected paragraphs of at least 150 words each on a topic related to culture and community. Students will demonstrate mastery of newly introduced grammar and syntax structures.

-At least 2 in-class editing assessments, targeting specific errors in writing. Students will demonstrate mastery of grammar and syntax structure for this and lower levels of ability.

-At least 1 self-assessment of learning strategies, progress, and classroom skills (to be discussed with the instructor).

Sample grade breakdown:

Proofreading and editing skills tasks worth up to 20% (total)

Tasks on newly introduced grammar and vocabulary worth up to 15% (total)

In-class writing worth up to 30% (total)

In-class editing worth up to 25% (total)

Participation worth up to 10%

Total 100%