Unfair English placement testing for U.S. language-minority college students
Background information
- Students who do not have proficiency in the academic standard of English in the U.S. face unfair placement protocols that disproportionately limit their access to higher education.
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General research problem
- The reason why these are unfair is that they do not accurately measure a student’s potential success in higher education, fail to
- English language testing is not regulated.
- Tests used may not be accurate for testing relevant measures of academic success.
Relevancy
- All colleges have stated diversity, equity, and inclusion statements.
- Is this true? Who requires this?
See: 2003 Harklau
Specific problem statement
Conclusion and transition
combine with TOEFL requirements for Kirkwood Nursing Students and the Iowa Board of Nursing