Melissa Farrall

Melissa Farrall, Ph.D., an expert in literacy assessment and author, joins to shed light on the intricacies of comprehension assessment. She discusses how reading comprehension interlinks with language comprehension and why it's challenging to assess. Melissa emphasizes the significance of combining reading and listening assessments to grasp a learner's true potential. Furthermore, she highlights the role of background knowledge and vocabulary in meaning-making, urging a multifaceted approach to evaluating and supporting literacy.