A Practical Guide to Language Assessment - Cynthia J Macknish

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Auteur(s) : Cynthia J Macknish - Ildiko Porter-Szucs - Suzanne Toohey

Editeur : Wiley

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/02/2025

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 400.0

ISBN : 9781394238736

Résumé :

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction ix

1 Concepts 1

2 Qualities of Test Usefulness and the Assessment Use Argument 31

3 Test Design 51

4 Crafting Assessments 79

5 Tools of the Trade 123

6 Assessing Young Learners 143

7 PK-12 in the United States and Canada: Assessment Is Not a Dirty Word 157

8 Assessing Exceptional Language Learners 177

9 Assessing Listening, Viewing, Representing, Speaking, and Pronunciation 193

10 Assessing Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Writing 225

11 Grading, Evaluation, and Feedback 261

12 Ethics, Fairness, and Security 285

13 Technology for Language Assessment 295

14 Improving Assessments Through Statistics 313

15 Conclusion 331

Appendices 333

Appendix A: Diagnostic Test (Pre-Test) 333

Appendix B: Achievement Test (Post-Test) 339

Appendix C: Answer Keys 345

Glossary 347

Bibliography 355

Index 377

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Sommaire:

A Practical Guide to Language Assessment prepares educators to create and implement assessments that truly reflect student proficiency and learning outcomes. With a focus on practical training and essential tools, this real-world guide enables instructors to develop effective test blueprints, craft precise assessment items, address the unique needs of young learners, integrate recent innovations like ungrading and AI, and much more.

Offering insights for improving assessment outcomes, each chapter is grounded in extensive research and tailored to the evolving demands of modern language education-simplifying complex concepts and showing you how to apply them effectively in various educational contexts. Throughout the book, a team of highly experienced educators highlights the critical role of well-chosen assessments, explores the potential consequences of misaligned tools, and equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions.

Ideal for upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals in the field of language education, A Practical Guide to Language Assessment supports courses in second or foreign language assessment, testing, and professional development. It is also a valuable resource for in-service teachers, assessment managers, and policymakers in language program evaluation....