| Titre : |
Language Assessment Principles and Classroom Practices |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
BROWN, H. DOUGLAS, Auteur |
| Editeur : |
Longman |
| Importance : |
324 p. |
| Format : |
23 cm. |
| ISBN/ISSN/EAN : |
978-0-13-098834-8 |
| Langues : |
Français (fre) |
| Index. décimale : |
428 Usage |
| Résumé : |
Language Assessment provides teachers with a clear presentation of the essentials for assessing second language learning fairly and effectively. This updated second edition includes new research and information on standardized tests, a new chapter on form-focused assessment, and a concise glossary of terms.
With a focus on the most common pedagogical challenge – classroom-based assessment – Language Assessment delivers useful tools for evaluating and designing practical, effective assessment techniques.
Features:
Updated references and new information reflecting recent advances and current challenges in the field.
Classification of assessment techniques ranging from controlled to open-ended item types on a specified continuum of micro- and macroskills of language.
Systematic treatment of assessment for all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) as well as grammar and vocabulary.
Discussion of large-scale standardized tests, the ethics of testing, letter grading, and overall evaluation of student performance.
Comprehensive presentation of alternatives in assessment, such as portfolios, journals, conferences, observations, interviews, and self- or peer-assessment.
New Features
Chapter objectives that preview content and goals
A new chapter on form-focused assessment
An appendix of commercially available tests
A concise glossary of assessment terms |
Language Assessment Principles and Classroom Practices [texte imprimé] / BROWN, H. DOUGLAS, Auteur . - Longman, [s.d.] . - 324 p. ; 23 cm. ISBN : 978-0-13-098834-8 Langues : Français ( fre)
| Index. décimale : |
428 Usage |
| Résumé : |
Language Assessment provides teachers with a clear presentation of the essentials for assessing second language learning fairly and effectively. This updated second edition includes new research and information on standardized tests, a new chapter on form-focused assessment, and a concise glossary of terms.
With a focus on the most common pedagogical challenge – classroom-based assessment – Language Assessment delivers useful tools for evaluating and designing practical, effective assessment techniques.
Features:
Updated references and new information reflecting recent advances and current challenges in the field.
Classification of assessment techniques ranging from controlled to open-ended item types on a specified continuum of micro- and macroskills of language.
Systematic treatment of assessment for all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) as well as grammar and vocabulary.
Discussion of large-scale standardized tests, the ethics of testing, letter grading, and overall evaluation of student performance.
Comprehensive presentation of alternatives in assessment, such as portfolios, journals, conferences, observations, interviews, and self- or peer-assessment.
New Features
Chapter objectives that preview content and goals
A new chapter on form-focused assessment
An appendix of commercially available tests
A concise glossary of assessment terms |
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