For English language educators, the classroom has become an unpredictable environment where job security has declined in recent years and where class sizes and other problems are increasing. Familiar concerns are diminishing resources, additional time and work required to address accountability and accreditation, and the ongoing pressures of teacher evaluation. This book is the first to address topics of reigniting, retooling, and retiring in English language teaching. Reigniting, retooling, and retiring are positive steps in the career path of the educator who is seeking support...
For English language educators, the classroom has become an unpredictable environment where job security has declined in recent years and where class ...
This collection of original articles provides language teachers with a theoretical background of key issues associated with language testing as well as practical advice on how to improve the effectiveness of the tests they develop and implement. Written by internationally prominent researchers and educators, the chapters are organized into five sections: key issues in the field, assessment purposes and approaches, assessment of second language skills, technology in assessment, and administrative issues. Chapters assume no particular background knowledge and are written in an accessible...
This collection of original articles provides language teachers with a theoretical background of key issues associated with language testing as well a...