Handbook of Language Assessment - Softcover

Oscar Alberto Ramirez

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1779568991 ISBN 13: 9781779568991

Publisher: Toronto Academic Press, 2026

Synopsis

Assessing language proficiency requires a balance of validity, fairness, and cultural sensitivity. Language assessment supports educational placement, progress monitoring, and policy evaluation across diverse contexts. Handbook of Language Assessment provides an extensive overview of theories, tools, and methodologies in testing linguistic competence. The book discusses assessment types—formative, summative, diagnostic, and proficiency-based—along with test design principles and scoring reliability. It also explores digital assessment tools and issues of multilingualism. Combining research and practical application, it serves as a comprehensive reference for language educators, linguists, and policymakers committed to effective and equitable language evaluation.

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About the Author

Oscar Alberto Ramirez Amado, holds a PhD in Education and a Diploma in Research. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Universidad Nacional Experimental Simón Rodríguez (Maracay-Venezuela), in the areas of Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Information and Communication Technologies, and Thesis Tutoring. He is also a Freelance and Expert in Research Methodology, Spanish-English and English-Spanish Translations, Proofreading in Spanish and English; and Content Writing under SEO strategies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Toronto Academic Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1779568991
• ISBN 13: 9781779568991
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Number of pages: 448