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Using Formative Assessment to Ensure Success in the Learning Pathway

By Dr. Edwin C. Weaver

www.we-develop-leaders.com

www.uniqueleaders.org  

 

 

 

Considering the difficulty in learning a second language we need to provide our students with all the aid possible to ensure their success. In order to have a chance at being successful in their university studies, the students must attain at least intermediate level English. According to the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California and other language experts, it will take the normal Arabic speaking person 65 weeks to go from beginner to intermediate level English. However, our students have only 48 weeks to perform the same task. Therefore we must do everything possible to assist and expedite the learning process. One such way is the Learning Pathway coupled with Formative Assessment.

 

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Learning_Pathway.pdf

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