Classroom evaluation in EFL state-schools in Greece and Cyprus : towards “assessment literacy”
Part of : Εφαρμοσμένη γλωσσολογία ; No.27, 2011, pages 123-149
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The measurement of language skills is a widespread, if not integral practice of most language teaching programs around the world. This has resulted in the introduction of various assessment procedures carried out by teachers and used as a basis for measuring progress in a foreign language (Brindley 1997). However, we know very little about how teachers deal with assessment demands in their daily practice and the types of skills they need to cope with these demands (‘assessment literacy’).This paper discusses the nature of ‘assessment literacy’ and presents results of investigations carried out to date in the field. It also presents further research findings which illustrate the nature and practices of classroom assessment and opportunities from in-service teachers of English in public schools in Greece and Cyprus. The paper concludes by making suggestions on how teachers can successfully develop their ‘assessment literacy’.
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Περιέχει πίνακες, παράρτημα και βιβλιογραφία
