Assessing The Young Learners Progress Tests

Author : Nicole Hahn
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783638668002

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Assessing the Young Learners' Progress: Tests by Nicole Hahn Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2005 in the subject English - Pedagogy, Didactics, Literature Studies, grade: 2,0, University of Wuppertal, course: Teaching English to very young children, 10 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: In 1999, Rea-Dickens and Rixon conducted a survey about the relationship between assessment and learning. 120 European teachers and teacher trainers were asked if the main purpose of their assessment was to help their teaching, and 97% answered in the affirmative. Rea-Dickens and Rixon examined afterwards what the teachers really assessed and how they did so. They found a strong "mismatch between curricular aims, pedagogy and test content" (Cameron, Lynne.Teaching languages to very young learners. Cambridge University press.2001. page 217). The assessment focused mainly on the children's achievements but neglected on other curricular aims such as language and social awareness. The assessment of young learners should serve teaching by providing feedback on the children's learning progress, so that the content and the difficulty of subsequent teaching units can be effectively adjusted to the learners' needs. This paper offers the reader an overview about the theoretical ideas and principles which should be kept in mind when implementing an assessment. Furthermore the guidelines of lower Saxony are introduced. They illustrate the expectations of the German school system towards assessment in class. Afterwards the paper gives an overview about psycholinguistic tests such as "Blitztest" and "F-Test". Additionally, the paper answers the question of origin and purpose of the Cambridge Young Learners Test. Finally, material which should support the teacher in the efficiency assessment of the pupils is represented, considering the example of "Ginger".

Author : Sophie Ioannou-Georgiou,Παύλος Παύλου
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07-31
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0194372812

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Assessing Young Learners by Sophie Ioannou-Georgiou,Παύλος Παύλου Pdf

Helps teachers to assess children's progress in English, in a way that is appropriate for young learners.

Author : Penny McKay
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780521841382

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Assessing Young Language Learners by Penny McKay Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive framework for the assessment of young language learners.

Author : Marianne Nikolov
Publisher : Springer
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319224220

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Assessing Young Learners of English: Global and Local Perspectives by Marianne Nikolov Pdf

This volume documents international, national, and small-scale testing and assessment projects of English language education for young learners, across a range of educational contexts. It covers three main areas: age-appropriate ‘can do statements’ and task types for teaching and testing learners between the ages of 6 to 13; innovative approaches to self-assessment, diagnostic testing, self- perception, and computer-based testing; and findings on how young learners perform on vocabulary, listening, speaking, pronunciation, and reading comprehension tests in European and Asian contexts. Early language learning has become a major trend in English language education around the globe. As a result of the spread of teaching English to a growing number of young children, assessment of and for learning have emerged as key issues. In line with this development, there is a clear and emerging need to make early language programs accountable and to assess both the progress children make over time and to quantify their achievement at various stages of development. This volume informs stakeholders about the realistic goals of early language learning, their efficiency, and how much progress children make over time.

Author : Nicole Hahn
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09-24
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9783638548229

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Assessing the young Learners' Progress: Tests by Nicole Hahn Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2005 in the subject English - Pedagogy, Didactics, Literature Studies, grade: 2,0, University of Wuppertal, course: Teaching English to very young children, 10 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: In 1999, Rea-Dickens and Rixon conducted a survey about the relationship between assessment and learning. 120 European teachers and teacher trainers were asked if the main purpose of their assessment was to help their teaching, and 97% answered in the affirmative. Rea-Dickens and Rixon examined afterwards what the teachers really assessed and how they did so. They found a strong “mismatch between curricular aims, pedagogy and test content” (Cameron, Lynne.Teaching languages to very young learners. Cambridge University press.2001. page 217). The assessment focused mainly on the children’s achievements but neglected on other curricular aims such as language and social awareness. The assessment of young learners should serve teaching by providing feedback on the children’s learning progress, so that the content and the difficulty of subsequent teaching units can be effectively adjusted to the learners’ needs. This paper offers the reader an overview about the theoretical ideas and principles which should be kept in mind when implementing an assessment. Furthermore the guidelines of lower Saxony are introduced. They illustrate the expectations of the German school system towards assessment in class. Afterwards the paper gives an overview about psycholinguistic tests such as “Blitztest” and “F-Test”. Additionally, the paper answers the question of origin and purpose of the Cambridge Young Learners Test. Finally, material which should support the teacher in the efficiency assessment of the pupils is represented, considering the example of “Ginger”.

Author : Szilvia Papp,Shelagh Rixon
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 859 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-28
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781316638200

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Examining Young Learners: Research and Practice in Assessing the English of School-age Learners by Szilvia Papp,Shelagh Rixon Pdf

An account of how children learn L2s in formal contexts and how that knowledge impacts on the design, development, and evaluation of their language assessment products.

Author : David Nunan,Anaheim University Press
Publisher : Anaheim University
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780615401027

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Teaching English to Young Learners by David Nunan,Anaheim University Press Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Testing and Assessment,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on Developmental Outcomes and Assessments for Young Children
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309314428

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Early Childhood Assessment by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Testing and Assessment,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on Developmental Outcomes and Assessments for Young Children Pdf

The assessment of young children's development and learning has recently taken on new importance. Private and government organizations are developing programs to enhance the school readiness of all young children, especially children from economically disadvantaged homes and communities and children with special needs. Well-planned and effective assessment can inform teaching and program improvement, and contribute to better outcomes for children. This book affirms that assessments can make crucial contributions to the improvement of children's well-being, but only if they are well designed, implemented effectively, developed in the context of systematic planning, and are interpreted and used appropriately. Otherwise, assessment of children and programs can have negative consequences for both. The value of assessments therefore requires fundamental attention to their purpose and the design of the larger systems in which they are used. Early Childhood Assessment addresses these issues by identifying the important outcomes for children from birth to age 5 and the quality and purposes of different techniques and instruments for developmental assessments.

Author : Angela Hasselgreen,Gwendydd Caudwell
Publisher : Equinox Publishing (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Language and languages
ISBN : 1781794707

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Assessing the Language of Young Learners by Angela Hasselgreen,Gwendydd Caudwell Pdf

This volume offers new insights into the assessment of the language of Young Learners (YLs). YLs are defined here as being from 5 to 17 years, and are treated as three distinct subgroups: younger children (5/6 to 8/9 years), older children (8/9 to 12/13 years) and teenagers (12/13 to 17 years). The first half addresses fundamental issues, beginning with the characteristics of YLs and how these are manifested in first language development. The authors consider the potential ability of each age group to perform in a second or foreign language, proposing a rough age-related correspondence with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels. Finally, principles of assessment, specifically formative assessment and testing, are presented in the light of linguistic, cognitive and social development. The second half focuses on testing a range of 'skills'. Theoretical models of performance are introduced, followed by a practical analysis of approaches to the testing of each skill for the three age groups, illustrated with examples. The authors conclude by summing up developmental characteristics of each age group, and their implications for language testing. The book is intended for a wide readership within the field of teaching and assessing the language of young learners. Researchers are offered scope for further investigation of what emerges from the discussion, while practitioners will hopefully find support in their day-to-day work with YLs.

Author : Penny McKay
Publisher : Ernst Klett Sprachen
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Language and languages
ISBN : 3125343984

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Assessing Young Language Learners by Penny McKay Pdf

Publisher description: In this book the author builds a comprehensive framework for the assessment of young language learners in both foreign language and second language learning situations. She begins by considering why we need a special book on young learner assessment, and describes the nature of young learner language learning. The assessment approach is task-based and is centred around tasks and techniques suitable for young learners, with particular emphasis on classroom assessment. Oral language assessment, and reading and writing assessment are addressed in separate chapters, as is the large-scale testing of young learners. Underpinned by sound theory, the book is full of practical guidelines, and draws on examples of assessment contexts, issues and practices from around the world.

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Testing and Assessment,Committee on Title I Testing and Assessment
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1999-10-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309172868

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Testing, Teaching, and Learning by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Testing and Assessment,Committee on Title I Testing and Assessment Pdf

State education departments and school districts face an important challenge in implementing a new law that requires disadvantaged students to be held to the same standards as other students. The new requirements come from provisions of the 1994 reauthorization of Title I, the largest federal effort in precollegiate education, which provides aid to "level the field" for disadvantaged students. Testing, Teaching, and Learning is written to help states and school districts comply with the new law, offering guidance for designing and implementing assessment and accountability systems. This book examines standards-based education reform and reviews the research on student assessment, focusing on the needs of disadvantaged students covered by Title I. With examples of states and districts that have track records in new systems, the committee develops a practical "decision framework" for education officials. The book explores how best to design assessment and accountability systems that support high levels of student learning and to work toward continuous improvement. Testing, Teaching, and Learning will be an important tool for all involved in educating disadvantaged studentsâ€"state and local administrators and classroom teachers.

Author : Mikyung Kim Wolf,Yuko Goto Butler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317379034

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English Language Proficiency Assessments for Young Learners by Mikyung Kim Wolf,Yuko Goto Butler Pdf

English Language Proficiency Assessments for Young Learners provides both theoretical and empirical information about assessing the English language proficiency of young learners. Using large-scale standardized English language proficiency assessments developed for international or U.S. contexts as concrete examples, this volume illustrates rigorous processes of developing and validating assessments with considerations of young learners’ unique characteristics. In this volume, young learners are defined as school-age children from approximately 5 to 13 years old, learning English as a foreign language (EFL) or a second language (ESL). This volume also discusses innovative ways to assess young learners’ English language abilities based on empirical studies, with each chapter offering stimulating ideas for future research and development work to improve English language assessment practices with young learners. English Language Proficiency Assessments for Young Learners is a useful resource for students, test developers, educators, and researchers in the area of language testing and assessment.

Author : Libby G. Cohen,Loraine J. Spenciner
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015026831639

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Assessment of Young Children by Libby G. Cohen,Loraine J. Spenciner Pdf

Assessment of Young Children focuses on the best practices and tools for assessing children from infancy through eight years. The text helps the reader use assessment results in program planning and monitoring progress.

Author : Sophie Ioannou-Georgiou,Pavlos Pavlou
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3464122727

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Assessing Young Learners by Sophie Ioannou-Georgiou,Pavlos Pavlou Pdf

Author : Mikyung Kim Wolf,Yuko Goto Butler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : English language
ISBN : 1138940356

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English Language Proficiency Assessments for Young Learners by Mikyung Kim Wolf,Yuko Goto Butler Pdf

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- CONTENTS -- Series Editors' Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- List of Contributors -- List of Illustrations -- Section 1 Introduction -- 1 An Overview of English Language Proficiency Assessments for Young Learners -- Section 2 Theoretical Basis and Assessment Frameworks -- 2 Theoretical and Developmental Issues to Consider in the Assessment of Young Learners' English Language Proficiency -- 3 Designing the TOEFL® PrimaryTM Tests -- 4 TOEFL Junior® Design Framework -- 5 Designing Task Types for English Language Proficiency Assessments for K-12 English Learners in the U.S. -- Section 3 Empirical Studies for Validity Evidence -- 6 A Field Test Study for the TOEFL® PrimaryTM Reading and Listening Tests -- 7 Strategies Used by Young English Learners in an Assessment Context -- 8 Using the Common European Framework of Reference to Facilitate Score Interpretations for Young Learners' English Language Proficiency Assessments -- 9 Making a Validity Argument for Using the TOEFL Junior® Standard Test as a Measure of Progress for Young English Language Learners -- 10 Comparing the Performance of Young English Language Learners and Native English Speakers on Speaking Assessment Tasks -- Section 4 Future Assessments and Innovations for Young Learners -- 11 Considering Young Learners' Characteristics in Developing a Diagnostic Assessment Intervention -- 12 Computerized Dynamic Assessments for Young Language Learners -- 13 Measuring 21st-Century Reading Comprehension Through Scenario-Based Assessments -- Section 5 Conclusion -- 14 Challenges and Future Directions for Young Learners' English Language Assessments and Validity Research -- Subject Index