Language change for the worse [PDF]
Many theories hold that language change, at least on a local level, is driven by a need for improvement. The present volume explores to what extent this assumption holds true, and whether there is a particular type of language change that we dub language
Schaden, Gerhard +16 more
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Language assessment in multilingual settings: Innovative practices across formal and informal environments [PDF]
, 2022 This volume explores and addresses questions related to equitable access for assessment. It seeks to initiate a conversation among scholars about inclusive practices in language assessments.
Vallejos, Rosa +12 more
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The meaningfulness of two curriculum-based national tests of English as a foreign language [PDF]
, 2022 This paper addresses the aspect of the meaningfulness of a national assessment in English as a foreign language, applying the fairness framework proposed by Kunnan (2018).
Hilden, Raili +2 more
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Exploring Indonesian Lecturers' Perceptions and Practices on English Language Assessment
Vision: Journal for Language and Foreign Language Learning, 2023 Assessments are crucial in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL), impacting students' knowledge acquisition and influencing teachers' beliefs and training.
Imam Munandar, Shaumiwaty Shaumiwaty
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Longitudinal Cognitive Diagnostic Assessment Based on the HMM/ANN Model
Frontiers in Psychology, 2020 Cognitive diagnostic assessment (CDA) is able to obtain information regarding the student’s cognitive and knowledge development based on the psychometric model. Notably, most of previous studies use traditional cognitive diagnosis models (CDMs).
Hongbo Wen, Yaping Liu, Ningning Zhao
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In-Service University-Level EFL Instructors’ Language Assessment Literacy and Training Needs
Profile: Issues in Teachers' Professional Development, 2022 The study examined university-level English instructors’ assessment training experiences, classroom-based assessment practices, and assessment training needs in Iran.
Ali Sayyadi
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Psychometric Properties of Achievement Goal Constructs for Chinese Students
Frontiers in Psychology, 2020 In Chinese schools, classes are organized with special monitors and teachers contributing to the achievement goal structure for students. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of perception of teachers’ achievement goal structure ...
Ningning Zhao +6 more
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On the Construct Validity of the Iranian Ministry of Health Language Exam (MHLE) [PDF]
Journal of Language Horizons, 2020 Considering validity as a unitary concept, this study investigated the construct validity of the Iranian Ministry of Health Language Exam (MHLE). To meet this objective, we first conducted item analysis and reliability analysis, and verified KR20-if-item-
S. Susan Marandi +2 more
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Innovation and reciprocity in applied linguistics
Literator, 2014 Applied linguistics is a discipline of design: it solves language problems by suggesting a plan, or blueprint, to handle them. These designs are sometimes promoted as highly innovative. Yet, are innovative language courses and tests in all respects truly
Albert Weideman
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Using keystroke logging to understand writers’ processes on a reading-into-writing test
Language Testing in Asia, 2017 Background Integrated reading-into-writing tasks are increasingly used in large-scale language proficiency tests. Such tasks are said to possess higher authenticity as they reflect real-life writing conditions better than independent, writing-only tasks.
Sathena Chan
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