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Defining, Conceptualizing, Problematizing, and Assessing Language Teacher Assessment Literacy
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-22 (2018) (2018)
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Abstract:
Assessment literacy (AL) empowers teachers (Grabowski & Dakin, 2014) by helping them make better decisions about the development, administration, and use of assessments (Harding & Kremmel, 2016; Popham, 2009). This is crucial because when teachers make erroneous interpretations, which lead to incorrect decisions, students can suffer unintended, negative consequences (Purpura, 2016; Purpura, Brown, & Schoonen, 2015). As essential as AL is to providing quality teaching and learning opportunities, assessment education remains inadequate (Lam, 2015; Mendoza & Arandia, 2009; Vogt & Tsagari, 2014). According to Cheng (2001), teachers spend up to a third of their time in assessment related activities; however, most “do so with little or no professional training” (Bachman, 2000, p. 19-20). In light of the demand for the development of instructor AL, this paper first defines and conceptualizes language assessment literacy (LAL). Then it problematizes LAL through an investigation of empirical studies conducted to explore pre- and in-service teacher education and resources that have been used to develop teachers’ LAL. Finally, it examines how teachers’ LAL levels are evaluated through assessments such as Cambridge University Press’s Teaching Knowledge Test, the edTPA, and state teacher certification Praxis tests.
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Keyword:
Applied Linguistics; Assessment literacy; Education; Educational tests and measurements; Effective teaching; English language; LAL; Language acquisition; Language assessment literacy; P118-118.7; PE1-3729; Teachers
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URL: https://doaj.org/article/892b9bb914c74fd29f25d3b36290abab https://doi.org/10.7916/D8VM5W9P
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Humor and Play in Language Classroom Interaction: A Review of the Literature
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 15, Iss 2, Pp 22-38 (2018) (2018)
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Signaling Learner Stance through Multimodal Resources
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 16, Iss 2, Pp 44-50 (2016) (2016)
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Assessing English Language Learners: Bridges to Educational Equity: Connecting Academic Language Proficiency to Student Achievement
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 16, Iss 2, Pp 63-67 (2016) (2016)
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Co-teachers’ Coordinated Gestures as Resources for Giving Instructions in the EFL Classroom
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 16, Iss 2, Pp 51-55 (2016) (2016)
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Applying L2 Vocabulary Research Findings to Classroom Teaching
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 15, Iss 2, Pp 39-41 (2015) (2015)
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Deconstructing the Concept of ‘Incidental’ L2 Vocabulary Learning
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 14, Iss 2, Pp 21-37 (2015) (2015)
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Investigating Second Language Reading Components:Reading for Different Types of Meaning
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 9, Iss 2, Pp 1-28 (2015) (2015)
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Another Look at Norris and Ortega (2000)
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 15-38 (2015) (2015)
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Communication Disorders in Spanish Speakers: Theoretical, Research, and Clinical Aspects
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 8, Iss 2, Pp 1-5 (2015) (2015)
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Child Second Language Acquisition: What Do We Know?
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 18-34 (2015) (2015)
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Studying Heritage Languages with a Focus on Multilingualism
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 13, Iss 2, Pp 47-49 (2015) (2015)
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The Role of Metalinguistic Awareness in Multilingual Acquisition
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 13, Iss 2, Pp 57-59 (2015) (2015)
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Diagnostic Second Language Assessment in the Classroom
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 57-58 (2015) (2015)
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The Visual Elements of Computer-based Language Assessment: Aspects and Effects
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 12, Iss 2, Pp 46-47 (2015) (2015)
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Researching Online Foreign Language Interaction and Exchange: Theories, Methods and Challenges
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 13, Iss 2, Pp 63-68 (2015) (2015)
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The Teacher’s Role in Classroom-based Language Assessment
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 50-52 (2015) (2015)
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The Application of Natural Language Processing and Automated Scoring in Second Language Assessment
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 38-40 (2015) (2015)
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Potential of Voice Recording Tools in Language Instruction
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 14, Iss 2, Pp 128-141 (2015) (2015)
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Linguistic Relativity in SLA: Thinking for Speaking
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In: Working Papers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 72-76 (2015) (2015)
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