Learning-Oriented Language Assessment: Putting Theory into Practice

This collection explores learning-oriented language assessment, highlighting its alignment with learning tasks and effectiveness in supporting learning. It provides theoretical and conceptual underpinnings, practical examples, and insights into the role of technology and feedback in LOA. It is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners in language testing and assessment, TESOL, and language education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive collection of research on learning-oriented language assessment explores the potential of assessment practices that aim to better align assessment and learning tasks, fostering effective learning. The volume begins by introducing learning-oriented assessment (LOA) and its increasing popularity, particularly in accountability-oriented settings that prioritize summative large-scale tests. It then delves into the theoretical and conceptual foundations of LOA, highlighting how they have been informed by theories of learning and key elements. The second part of the book showcases LOA in practice, drawing on examples from various countries and instructional contexts to examine topics such as the role of technology in LOA, as well as the development of feedback materials based on LOA principles and tailored for core literacy skills. By providing a holistic perspective on learning-oriented assessment and the practical considerations and challenges associated with its implementation, this book serves as a valuable resource for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in language testing and assessment, TESOL, and language education.

Weight: 502g
Dimension: 158 x 236 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367437138