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by IntlEducator
Thu Mar 21, 2013 12:51 pm
Forum: Assessment
Topic: WIDA vs Institutional TOEFL for university students?
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WIDA vs Institutional TOEFL for university students?

Good morning all, I am in a conundrum.....we are changing our ESL program from a 7 week system to semesters. Now a question has come up concerning new assessment models. I prefer to use an institutional TOEFL for assessment. Some are saying implement WIDA standards. Are these not for K-12? Thoughts?...
by IntlEducator
Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:16 pm
Forum: ESL Management
Topic: Semester versus 7-week programs
Replies: 0
Views: 4348

Semester versus 7-week programs

Good day all, I am seeking your input on the pros and cons of each type of program. As part of a new role I have oversight of our ESL institute and want to make sure we develop the best program possible. My initial gut reaction, as one who has studied languages before, is that semester length is bes...