{"product_id":"exploring-language-assessment-and-testing-language-in-action-routledge-introductions-to-applied-linguistics-9781138388789","title":"Exploring Language Assessment and Testing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cem\u003e Routledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics\u003c\/em\u003e series takes an innovative 'practice to theory' approach, with a 'back-to-front' structure. This leads the reader from real-world problems and issues, through a discussion of intervention and how to engage with these concerns, before finally relating these practical issues to theoretical foundations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExploring Language Assessment and Testing offers a straightforward and accessible introduction that starts from real-world experiences and uses practical examples to introduce the reader to the academic field of language assessment and testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensively updated, with additional features such as reader tasks (with extensive commentaries from the author), a glossary of key terms and an annotated further reading section, this second edition provides coverage of recent theoretical and technological developments and explores specific purposes for assessment. Including concrete models and examples to guide readers into the relevant literature, this book also offers practical guidance for educators and researchers on designing, developing and using assessments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding an inclusive and impartial survey of both classroom-based assessment by teachers and larger-scale testing, this is an indispensable introduction for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students studying Language Education, Applied Linguistics and Language Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is a well-informed practical introduction to assessment, written by an expert, for postgraduate students in language education and applied language studies. It covers the fundamental conceptual and technical issues in accessible language. The carefully designed presentation and organization of the contents have made this revised edition an excellent teaching and learning resource.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstant Leung\u003c\/strong\u003e, King's College London, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraise for the first edition:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'...Green's book has raised my awareness of assessment cycle stages beyond my classroom-wall horizons. Whatever your position in the field of language assessment, I am sure you will find here plenty of relevant, eye-opening, practice-oriented leads that are well worth following up.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimon Andrewes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, Modern English Teacher\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘With an eye toward promoting assessment literacy, Green has written in a way that is easy to understand as well as intellectually engaging. ... Without a doubt, the novice reader will find the material informative and useful.' \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eErik Voss, Teachers College, Columbia University Working Papers in TESOL \u0026amp; Applied Linguistics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Tables\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePermissions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeries Editors’ Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart I\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 Putting Language Assessment in Its Place\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Purposes for Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 The Practice of Language Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 The Qualities of Effective Assessment Systems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart II\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 Assessing Receptive Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 Assessing Productive and Interactive Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart III \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 Multiplication and Division: Trends in Language Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 Commentary on Tasks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd (Sales)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019489509719,"sku":"9781138388789","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138388789.jpg?v=1750780423","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/exploring-language-assessment-and-testing-language-in-action-routledge-introductions-to-applied-linguistics-9781138388789","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}