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.
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
