Impact

Questions

What evidence is there that this ESL program is sufficiently adaptable, flexible, accessible, and revisable to meet the needs of the ESL learner, parents, and regular classroom situation?

Method

• Form 4 focus groups
• Dialogue according to framework
• Administer preliminary survey instrument
• Develop 5 survey instruments for distribution to stakeholders
• Demographics
• Likert scale items
• Semantic differentials
• Open-ended questions
• Analyze the data using qualitative and quantitative methods

Method

What evidence is there that the students are progressing? How much are they progressing? In what ways (language and content) are they progressing?

• Collect student records and history
• Observe classroom methods and techniques of ESL teachers
• Collect and track student progress using authentic work within the ESL classroom
• Observe teacher and students use of classroom materials and technology
• Analyze the data using observational protocols