Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education

This non-technical text guides foreign and second language educators in the use of classroom-based assessment.

Fred Genesee (Author), John A. Upshur (Author)

9780521566810, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 13 August 1996

286 pages
22.9 x 15.3 x 1.9 cm, 0.472 kg

'The book is extremely informative and will broaden the usual considerations a teacher takes when assessing.' NATESOL Newsletter

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.

Subject Areas: Examinations & assessment [JNKD], ELT: teaching theory & methods [EBA]