Developing a Writing Assessment THEME of Candidates for Admission to Teacher Education Charles R. Duke

Abstract

Research shows that many students entering teacher education programs are deficient in writing skills. Research like wise suggests that to obtain a complete ly accurate picture of an applicant's skills, the assessment process needs to include both an objective test and a writ ing sample. In this article, the author focuses on how to develop, administer, and score a writing sample. He also pro vides guidelines for the training of read ers who will be making holistic writing sample assessments.