"To have another language is to possess a second soul."  -Charlemagne


I had originally planned on taking an elective over the summer, but the class I was going to take will not be offered this summer.   I did not register for this class until the last drop/add day.  I am sorry to have missed the first class meeting and not been able to meet my professor and classmates, especially now that I know we will only be meeting once a month.
I am currently in administration and supervision track for my masters at UoG.  This class interested me because most of my teaching experience has been related to teaching foreign language (French) or English to immigrant students.  I have also taught science which is, in some ways, much like teaching another language.  Second language instruction is something that I am passionate about and very much enjoy.  I am currently taking a break from teaching to stay at home with my son (he will be two next month) and to work on my masters.  In this class I am hoping to learn more assessment strategies and techniques and to refresh my teaching skills in terms of assessment.  I would also like to also gain some insight about assessment from an administrative perspective, particularly in regards to standardized testing and language level placement for English language learners.  I am also certain that I will learn things I could not even anticipate.  I am looking forward to meeting everyone in a few weeks and learning from and with you.