Author:
Wolsey Thomas Devere,Karkouti Ibrahim M.
Abstract
Formative assessment uses evidence to help teachers and students take the next instructional steps. Feedback operationalizes formative assessment so that students can act based on the formative assessment. English language learners often make many errors, so it is especially important that feedback is focused and considerate of the learners' emotional states, language learning goals, and stage of second language development. Considerations for feedback for English learners are provided, and specific examples illustrate important principles of formative assessment and feedback for English language learners.