Synopses & Reviews
This non-technical text guides foreign and second language educators in the use of classroom-based assessment. The paperback edition guides foreign and second language educators in the use of classroom-based assessment as a tool for improving both teaching and learning. While firmly grounded in current research, the presentation is nontechnical and does not require a specialized degree in psychometrics, statistics, or research. The suggested assessment procedures are useful for a broad range of proficiency levels, teaching situations, and instructional approaches. Preview and follow-up activities assist the reader in applying the material from each chapter.
Review
"...well-conceptualized and well-written text that addresses many of the classroom-based evaluation of L2 professionals, especially those of L2 teachers. The consistent attention to aligning assessment with instruction and the incorporation of classroom-based examples is exceptional. Classroom-Based Evaluatons in Second Language Education is an excellent choice for a course or a workshop on L2 assessment and evaluation for both pre-service and in-service teachers." Language Testing
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'The book is extremely informative and will broaden the usual considerations a teacher takes when assessing.' NATESOL Newsletter
Synopsis
Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education is an accessible guide to classroom-based assessment. The paperback edition guides foreign and second language educators in the use of classroom-based assessment as a tool for improving both teaching and learning. While firmly grounded in current research, the presentation is nontechnical and does not require a specialized degree in psychometrics, statistics, or research. The suggested assessment procedures are useful for a broad range of proficiency levels, teaching situations, and instructional approaches. Preview and follow-up activities assist the reader in applying the material from each chapter.
Synopsis
This non-technical text guides foreign and second language educators in the use of classroom-based assessment.
Synopsis
This text has been written to help foreign and second language educators use classroom-based assessment as a tool for improving teaching and learning. The book requires no previous background in psychometrics, statistics, or research, and the suggested procedures are appropriate for a broad range of levels, situations, and instructional approaches.
Table of Contents
1 Preface: Introduction to Evaluation; PART I: GETTING STARTED; 2 The Context of Second Language Evaluation; 3 A Framework for Evaluation; 4 Collecting Information; PART II: EVALUATING WITHOUT TESTS; 5 Observation in the Classroom; 6 Portfolios and Conferences; 7 Journals, Questionnaires, and Interviews; PART III: Evaluating With Tests; 8 Testing; 9 Objectives-referenced Testing; 10 Devising Test Tasks; 11 Assembling and Scoring Tests; 12 Interpreting Test Scores; 13 Standardized Tests; 14 Summary and Integration