Evaluation of the Functional Pre-Basic-Training English-as-a-Second- Language Course
Abstract
This report covers the implementation of newly developed Basic Skills Education Program I English-as-a-Second Language course designed to field a functional or basic training (BT) oriented curriculum that would provide a common program for Initial Entry Training (IET) installations. The report describes the course, its development, implementation and operation, and the program outcomes at eight sites. Results indicate that the implementation has resulted in a common core curriculum, but that there are considerable inter-site differences in the use of supporting materials and procedures as well as program outcomes as measured by course tests. Overall program results on the English Comprehension Level Test (ECLT) indicate that language gains from this program are as good or better than gains obtained form previous Army ESL programs--2.5 points per week. Soldiers in the target population (i.e., entry ECLT scores 50- 69) approach the program goal of 70 ECLT by exiting the program with a mean ECLT score of 69. However, over one-half of the ESL participants enter the course below the target range. Despite considerable ECLT gains, these soldiers fall quite short of the ECLT goal, less than 1 out of 10 achieve an ECLT score of 70 or more.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA173908
Entities
People
- Clifford P. Hahn
- Harvey Rosenbaum
- Susan C. Stoddart
Organizations
- American Institutes for Research