A Practical Guide to Language Assessment: How Do You Know That Your Students Are Learning? - Softcover

Porter-Szucs, Ildiko; Macknish, Cynthia J.; Toohey, Suzanne

 
9781394238736: A Practical Guide to Language Assessment: How Do You Know That Your Students Are Learning?
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1394238738 ISBN 13: 9781394238736
Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

An essential resource on effective language assessment, invaluable for a new generation of teachers and education researchers

A Practical Guide to Language Assessment helps educators at every level redefine their approach to language assessment. Grounded in extensive research and aligned with the latest advances in language education, this comprehensive guide introduces foundational concepts and explores key principles in test development and item writing. Authored by a team of experienced language teacher educators, this book addresses the potential impacts of poorly designed tools and prepares teachers to make informed, effective assessment decisions.

Perfect for developing test blueprints and crafting effective assessment tools, including those for young learners, A Practical Guide to Language Assessment bridges the gap between theory and practice to provide the real-world training educators need to successfully navigate the complexities of modern language assessment. Clear and accessible chapters highlight the critical role of well-designed assessments, emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate tools to accurately measure student proficiency, and discuss recent innovations and emerging needs. With practical examples and a focus on current innovations, including ‘ungrading’ and the use of AI, A Practical Guide to Language Assessment:

  • Explains the foundational concepts of language assessment with practical examples and clear explanations
  • Bridges theoretical principles with practical applications, enabling educators to create effective test blueprints and assessment items and tasks
  • Provides up-to-date coverage of timely topics such as the integration of AI in assessments and the ethical and legal considerations of language testing
  • Features a wealth of in-depth examples of how theoretical concepts can be operationalized in practice

A Practical Guide to Language Assessment is an essential read for students in language education, as well as teachers, assessment managers, professional development trainers, and policymakers in language program evaluation.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Ildiko Porter-Szucs is Professor of ESL and TESOL at Eastern Michigan University, a K-12 certified ESL and German teacher, and co-founder of the Polish Language Center of Ann Arbor. She has extensive experience teaching Polish, Hungarian, German, and English to diverse age groups in public schools, language schools, corporate settings, refugee programs, and higher education. She spent four years working for a high-stakes standardized testing organization.

Cynthia J. Macknish is Professor of ESL and TESOL at Eastern Michigan University. She has taught at a range of levels in several countries, including Canada, the Bahamas, and Singapore, where she taught pedagogy and assessment courses to pre- and in-service teachers at the National Institute of Education. Cynthia was also a certified IELTS examiner for 14 years.

Suzanne Toohey is Supervisor of Instruction and Pedagogy at Oakland Schools. She has taught ELs for seventeen years, with her passion for second language acquisition ignited during her service as a Peace Corps volunteer. She has published work in the Detroit Free Press and MITESOL Messages as well as for TESOL Press and the National Association of English Language Program Administrators.

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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.

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Verlag
Wiley-Blackwell
Erscheinungsdatum
2025
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1394238738
ISBN 13 
9781394238736
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
400
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