AE Live! Teacher Professional Development Events - AE Live 6.5: Formative Assessment Strategies for the Student Centered Classroom

English Language Teaching Methodology: This session is part of the American English Live! teacher professional development series. For more resources to teach and learn English, visit http://americanenglish.state.gov Formative assessment is an essential element of student-centered classrooms. Teachers who use formative assessment techniques can identify students’ current levels, differentiate their instruction, and help all students achieve standards-based learning outcomes. This webinar discusses the concept of formative assessment and shares strategies teachers can use to check for understanding, track student progress, and increase student learning. The strategies shared can be used with students of all levels and ages. Participants will reflect on their own teaching practices and will gain ideas they can implement immediately in their classrooms. To learn more English along with millions of others from around the globe, or to get more resources for English language teaching, see: http://www.facebook.com/AmericanEnglishatState  http://www.facebook.com/AmericanEnglishforEducators http://americanenglish.state.gov