2. A portfolio assessment is . .
.
“a collection of a learner's work that
describes and evaluates learner
performance across various language
skills”
So, two parts ―
1. Samples of language use
2. Evaluation of the samples
3. Who does what?
Samples of language use
Option 1: Teacher develops and assigns projects
“write a story about your summer vacation”
“record yourself introducing someone”
Option 2: Student chooses samples of their
language use illustrating different functions
Evaluation of samples
Option 1: Teacher develops criteria and grades
assignments
Option 2: Student decides when they can use
language for a particular function
4. Option 2
Students take responsibility for their
learning
Students become more self-aware
learners
Teachers become coaches, not judges
The „assessment‟ improves learning
5. What is LinguaFolio?
An example of a portfolio assessment
instrument
Provides a structure for learners to record
and reflect on their language learning and
cultural experiences
Based on the European Language Portfolio
Adapted for the U.S. educational system by
NCSSFL
Uses ACTFL Guidelines
Reinforces the 5 C‟s (Communication, Cultures,
Connections, Comparisons, Communities)
6. Focus on language
functions
What you can do with the language
Copy some characters and words
Fill in a form with name, age, etc.
Write a short note
Write clear, well-organized texts for a variety
of audiences
7. LinguaFolio can help learners. .
.
Evaluate their language
Document and reflect on their language
learning inside and outside the classroom
Inform others about their proficiency (as they
move between programs, seek jobs )
Set personal language learning goals
Empower learners to take responsibility for
their own language learning
8. LinguaFolio can help educators.
..
Recognize student needs and motivation
Develop culturally responsive programs
Obtain information about learners‟ previous
language learning experiences
Evaluate and document performance in a
differentiated way
Connect student abilities to state, national,
international standards
9. What LinguaFolio is
A formative assessment tool
“Can-do” checklists
helps learners see what they can do
chart their progress on a continuum
Self-assessments are supported by evidence
student-selected work samples
Helps motivate learners to set learning goals
10. What LinguaFolio is not
It is not a test.
It does not validate learner proficiency in
language.
But it can be used along with other
formative performance tasks and
summative assessments to demonstrate
progress in language learning
11. Evaluating work samples
LinguaFolio refers to ACTFL levels
Each levels list subdivided into 5 skills
Descriptors are in the form of can-do
statements for each ACTFL level
Students have checklists in the form of
can-do statements for specific language
functions
12. Examples of work
Written presentations
o Diaries, journals, writing logs, letters, reports, emails,
poems, stories, plays
Media Presentations
o videotapes, audiotapes
Oral Presentations
o debates, discussions, interviews, speeches,
storytelling, oral histories, poetry readings,
broadcasts
Performances
o role playing/drama, reader's theater, choral readings
Visual and Graphic Arts
o posters, cartoons
13. Resources
LinguaFolio Online
https://linguafolio.uoregon.edu
Center for Applied Second Language Studies (CASLS)
http://casls.uoregon.edu
NCSSFL Linguafolio Overview
http://www.ncssfl.org/links/index.php?linguafolio
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
http://www.actfl.org
Council of Europe: European Language Portfolio
http://culture2.coe.int/portfolio