Concept information
Preferred term
measuring language proficiency
Definition
- Assessing students' proficiency in English has been a mainstay of bilingual education programs. It serves as the primary index in distinguishing linguistically and culturally diverse students who are English language learners (ELLs) and qualify for language support from students who are English proficient. [Source: Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education; Measuring Language Proficiency]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/measuring_language_proficiency
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