Diagnosing Foreign Language Proficiency
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Diagnosing Foreign Language Proficiency
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Author : J. Charles Alderson
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2006-11-01
Diagnosing Foreign Language Proficiency written by J. Charles Alderson and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-11-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book addresses the need for tests that can diagnose the strengths and weaknesses in learners' developing foreign language proficiency. It presents the rationale for, and research surrounding, the development of DIALANG, a suite of internet-delivered diagnostic foreign language tests funded by the European Commission. The word 'diagnosis' is common in discussions in language education and applied linguistics, but very few truly diagnostic tests exist. However, the diagnosis of foreign language proficiency is central to helping learners make progress. This volume explores the nature of diagnostic testing, emphasizing the need for a better understanding of the nature of appropriate diagnosis. The book starts with a debate about how diagnostic testing might most appropriately be developed. Charles Alderson argues that the field has neglected to construct diagnostic tests, partly because other forms of testing have dominated the field. Alderson examines how proficiency has been diagnosed in the key areas of language: reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary. The value of self-assessment is discussed and exemplified as a key component in developing learners', and teachers', awareness of the complexity of language learning. The book ends with a consideration of and recommendations for future developments in the diagnosis of foreign language proficiency.
Diagnosing Foreign Language Proficiency
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Author : J. Charles Alderson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Diagnosing Foreign Language Proficiency written by J. Charles Alderson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Language and languages categories.
The Diagnosis Of Reading In A Second Or Foreign Language
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Author : J. Charles Alderson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-10-03
The Diagnosis Of Reading In A Second Or Foreign Language written by J. Charles Alderson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-03 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The Diagnosis of Reading in a Second or Foreign Language explores the implications of language assessment research on classroom-based assessment practices by providing an in-depth look at the little-examined field of diagnosis in second and foreign language reading. This volume examines the development of second and foreign language reading and how subsequent research findings, couched in this knowledge, can help facilitate a more-informed teaching approach in second and foreign language classrooms. By contextualizing the latest in classroom settings and presenting implications for future research in this developing area of linguistics, this book is an ideal resource for those studying and working in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and language assessment and education. About the NPLA Series: Headed by two of its leading scholars, the series captures the burgeoning field of language assessment by offering comprehensive and state-of-the-art coverage of its contemporary questions, pressing issues, and technical advances. It is the only active series of its kind on the market, and will include volumes on basic and advanced topics in language assessment, public policy and language assessment, and the interfaces of language assessment with other disciplines in applied linguistics. Each text presents key theoretical approaches and research findings, along with concrete practical implications and suggestions for readers conducting their own research or developmental studies.
The Diagnosis Of Writing In A Second Or Foreign Language
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Author : Ari Huhta
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-07-07
The Diagnosis Of Writing In A Second Or Foreign Language written by Ari Huhta and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-07 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The Diagnosis of Writing in a Second or Foreign Language is a comprehensive survey of diagnostic assessment of second/foreign language (SFL) writing. In this innovative book, a compelling case is made for SFL writing as an individual, contextual, and multidimensional ability, combining several theoretically informed approaches upon which to base diagnosis. Using the diagnostic cycle as the overarching framework, the book starts with the planning phase, cover design, development, and delivery of diagnostic assessment, ending with feedback and feed-forward aspects to feed diagnostic information into the teaching and learning process. It covers means to diagnose both the writing processes and products, including the design and development of diagnostic tasks and rating scales, as well as automated approaches to assessment. Also included is a range of existing instruments and approaches to diagnosing SFL writing. Addressing large-scale as well as classroom contexts, this volume is useful for researchers, teachers, and educational policy-makers in language learning.
Language Testing Reconsidered
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Author : Janna D. Fox
language : en
Publisher: University of Ottawa Press
Release Date : 2007-06-01
Language Testing Reconsidered written by Janna D. Fox and has been published by University of Ottawa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-01 with Education categories.
Language Testing Reconsidered provides a critical update on major issues that have engaged the field of language testing since its inception. Anyone who is working in, studying or teaching language testing should have a copy of this book. The information, discussions, and reflections offered within the volume address major developments within the field over the past decades, enlivened by current "takes" on these issues. The real value of this collection, however, lies in its consideration of the past as a means of defining the future agenda of language testing.
Crossing Boundaries
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Author : Richard Nordquist
language : en
Publisher: Peter Lang
Release Date : 2010
Crossing Boundaries written by Richard Nordquist and has been published by Peter Lang this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with English language categories.
The articles in this volume were originally presented in spring 2009 at an international conference hosted by the Institute of Germanic and Romance Languages and Cultures at Tallinn University in Estonia. The theme of «crossing boundaries» is reflected in the rich mix of genres, cultures, applications, and critical theories considered here. Indeed, these articles demonstrate that crossing boundaries can be a companionable journey as well an intellectually enriching experience.
The Routledge Handbook Of Language Testing
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Author : Glenn Fulcher
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-15
The Routledge Handbook Of Language Testing written by Glenn Fulcher and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-15 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Winner of the SAGE/ILTA Book Award 2016 The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing will provide a comprehensive account of the area of language assessment and testing. Written by leading specialists from around the world, this volume brings together approximately 35 authoritative articles (around 8000 words each). The proposed outline for the Handbook (below) is divided into ten sections. The section titles reflect the contents of their Language Testing and Assessment –textbook in our RAL series and sketch a useful overview of the discipline. Each chapter has been carefully selected to relate to key issues raised in the respective topic, providing additional historical background, critical discussion, reviews of key research methods, and an assessment of what the future might hold.
Diagnostic Assessment At The Superior Distinguished Threshold
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Author : Bella Cohen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-09-02
Diagnostic Assessment At The Superior Distinguished Threshold written by Bella Cohen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-02 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Diagnostic Assessment provides teachers of foreign-language students working at high levels of language proficiency with tools and techniques for determining gaps in students' knowledge and skills and with suggestions for tasks that can help students. The book is written by an experienced teacher, diagnostic assessor, proficiency tester, and tester trainer. The suggestions are based on work with literally hundreds of students in government language programs.
A Principled Approach To Language Assessment
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Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2020-09-19
A Principled Approach To Language Assessment written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-19 with Education categories.
The United States is formally represented around the world by approximately 14,000 Foreign Service officers and other personnel in the U.S. Department of State. Roughly one-third of them are required to be proficient in the local languages of the countries to which they are posted. To achieve this language proficiency for its staff, the State Department's Foreign Service Institute (FSI) provides intensive language instruction and assesses the proficiency of personnel before they are posted to a foreign country. The requirement for language proficiency is established in law and is incorporated in personnel decisions related to job placement, promotion, retention, and pay. A Principled Approach to Language Assessment: Considerations for the U.S. Foreign Service Institute evaluates the different approaches that exist to assess foreign language proficiency that FSI could potentially use. This report considers the key assessment approaches in the research literature that are appropriate for language testing, including, but not limited to, assessments that use task-based or performance-based approaches, adaptive online test administration, and portfolios.
Foreign Language Testing
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Author : Mary Finocchiaro
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Foreign Language Testing written by Mary Finocchiaro and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Education, Bilingual categories.