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In this module we will explore what is meant by language testing and assessment literacy and why they are important for both teachers and learners. Download the 'Language assessment for teachers' toolkit below to find out more.
This second edition of The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing provides an updated and comprehensive account of the area of language testing and assessment. The volume brings together 35 authoritative articles, divided into ten sections, written by 51 leading specialists from around the world. There are five entirely new chapters
This free training module provides an introduction to key resources for language testing and assessment . The materials in this toolkit were developed as part of a British Council funded research project which explored teacher attitudes to assessment and their training needs.
Over the past decade, many concerted policy efforts have aimed to change the status and functions of language assessment in school systems or higher education, redefining relationships among language tests, curriculum policies, and classroom teaching practices.
5 maj 2010 · The effect of testing on teaching and learning is known as backwash, and can be harmful or beneficial. If a test is regarded as important, if the stakes are high, preparation for it can come to dominate all teaching and learning activities.
15 cze 2020 · In the current mini research, the selected test is analyzed and modified according to the five principles of language testing: practicality, reliability, validity, authenticity, and washback.
Collates knowledge across disciplines, with truly global coverage of language and education; Includes a special emphasis on language and education in bi/multilingual contexts; Provides topical reviews of literature and comprehensive, expert answers to common questions
