[Bestplus] A reminder / Suggestion

[Fischer, Janet]

Hi Jane. Thanks for the "heads up."
 
It's interesting that you mention this. I was just reviewing some
evaluations from a recent training and one of the concerns that was
raised was that there wouldn't be enough ESOL students to practice with.
I think people are concerned that they shouldn't use actual students who
will be assessed on the BEST Plus. For smaller programs, this seems to
be more of an issue. I know we've suggested using ABE & GED students,
especially if they're non-native speakers. It's a good reminder for
upcoming trainings.
 
Regards, Janet
 
Janet S. Fischer
Associate Coordinator
Northeast SABES (System for Adult Basic Education Support)
Northern Essex Community College
45 Franklin Street, Lawrence, MA 01840
Tel: (978) 738-7307,  Fax: (978) 738-7115
jfischer at necc.mass.edu 
 
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Schwerdtfeger, Jane
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Subject: [Bestplus] A reminder / Suggestion
 
Hi, everyone--
 
I happened to receive one of the BEST Plus Proficiency Development forms
in
the mail today, and noticed that the practitioner doing the 10 practice
tests used what appear to be her family and colleagues exclusively.
(Same
last name for many of the people tested, and I recognize the colleagues'
names).  When we were trained, Lynda from CAL suggested that of the 10
we
do, that we practice on colleagues, friends and family for half of them,
and
the other half should be students.  I imagine this practitioner didn't
realize that she should also practice on students, but can you emphasize
that in your upcoming trainings?  Thanks very much!
 
Jane
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