Language Assessment for Classroom Teachers: Classroom-based language assessments: why, when, what and how? (Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers) - Softcover

Bachman, Lyle; Damböck, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0194218392 ISBN 13: 9780194218399

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2018

Synopsis

The book addresses the following key questions: Why do I need to assess? When and how often do I need to assess? What do I need to assess? How can I assess my students?

The authors guide the reader step-by-step through the process of developing and using classroom-based assessments with clear explanations and definitions of key terms, illustrative examples, and activities for applying the approach in practice.

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Review

"...the book really does offer a new way of looking at classroom assessment... Bachman and Damboeck urge teachers to first ask what beneficial consequences we want to bring about through our assessments, then decide what and how to assess... What stands out is the readability of the book, achieved largely through a conversational style that engages and allows readers to digest difficult technical concepts with relative ease." (RELC Journal)

"It has valuable lessons for those in an institution's testing unit [and] also focuses well on major concerns for the general teacher involved in assessment." (EL Gazette)

"In spite of the potentially daunting nature of the subject, the authors present things in a straightforward and accessible fashion, making the book a very educational and useful resource... Reading this book was a real eye-opener for me as a teacher. Needless to say, I would definitely recommend it." (English Teaching Professional)

"Classroom testing is scrutinised in such a way that teachers following these guidelines will be able to see the use of assessment as something purposeful... an easily accessible compendium which will provide them with useful advice on how to implement meaningful assessment in the classroom." (IATEFL Voices)

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0194218392
• ISBN 13: 9780194218399
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304