Chapter Objectives

• Define curriculum-based language assessment, and discuss the rationale for its use
  
  
• Give examples of models and methods that fit into a curriculum-based language assessment framework
  
  
• Identify considerations and guidelines for implementing curriculum-based language assessment
  
  
  

Chapter Outline

1. Theoretical Framework
   
   
2. Models and Applications
   
   
3. Advantages and Limitations
   1. Advantages
      1. Link Between Assessment and Intervention
      2. Collaboration and Communication
   2. Limitations
      1. Reduced Efficiency
      2. High Level of Expertise Required
         
         
4. Guidelines for Implementation
   
   
5. Suggestions for Practitioners in Inclusive Environments
   1. Initial Assessment
   2. Goal Development
   3. Intervention
   4. Evaluation
      
      
6. Conclusion