Exploring Washback in Language Assessment: Theory and Practice : New Directions in Washback Studies

ISBN-13: 9783846511138 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 268 str.

Mohammad Amini Farsani; Jahanbakhsh Nikoopour; Maryam Beykmohammadi

Opis

Exploring Washback in Language Assessment offers the researchers a new perspective on the field of testing. The main concern of the book includes: A comprehensive overview of the washback scope, practical advices for designing models for washback studies, and an in-depth discussion about how washback is worked in different educational contexts. The book will be of interest to all researchers who are concerned with washback studies. Those who are new to the field will find it a thorough, practical introduction while those with more extensive experience will find it both stimulating and innovative.

O autorze

Mohammad AminiFarsani is an MA holder in TEFL(Teaching English as a Foreign Language) at Tarbiat Moallem University, Tehran ,Iran .He is also a member of Young Researchers Club at Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch .His research interests include language assessment, factors influencing language learning strategies ,CALL.