Re-examining Language Testing A Philosophical and Social Inquiry
Auteur : Fulcher Glenn
Winner of the SAGE/ILTA Book Award 2016
Re-examining Language Testing explores ideas that form the foundations of language testing and assessment. The discussion is framed within the philosophical and social beliefs that have forged the practices endemic in language education and policy today.
From historical and cultural perspectives, Glenn Fulcher considers the evolution of language assessment, and contrasting claims made about the nature of language and human communication, how we acquire knowledge of language abilities, and the ethics of test use.
The book investigates why societies use tests, and the values that have driven changes in practice over time. The discussion is presented within an argument that an Enlightenment inspired view of human nature and advancement is most suited to a progressive, tolerant, and principled theory of language testing and validation.
Covering key topics such as measurement, validity, accountability and values, Re-examining Language Testing provides a unique and innovative analysis of the ideas and social forces that shape the practice of language testing. It is an essential read for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of Applied Linguistics and Education. Professionals working in language testing and language teachers will also find this book invaluable.
Preface
- Inference
- Measurement
- Language
- Numbers
- Validity
- Meritocracy
- Values
- Epilogue
- References
Date de parution : 06-2015
15.6x23.4 cm
Date de parution : 06-2015
15.6x23.4 cm
Thème de Re-examining Language Testing :
Mots-clés :
Language Testing; Language Assessment; Philosophy and Language Testing; Language Testing Ethics; Measurement; Glenn Fulcher; Validity; Inference; Educational Assessment; TESOL; Young Men; UK’s Examination; TOEFL iBT; Inductive Inferencing; Language Testers; Cognitive Fluency; Davis Moore Theory; Set Cut Scores; Utterance Fluency; High Inference Categories; Rasch Measurement; Performance Level Descriptor; Perceive Language Ability; Unidimensional Measurement Model; Test Based Accountability Systems; ACTFL Guideline; Rasch Model; Low Inference Categories; Cut Scores; Speech Rate; Monologic Tasks; Unfilled Pauses; Fluency Descriptors; NATO Standard