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Re-examining Language Testing: A Philosophical and Social Inquiry de Glenn Fulcher

Re-examining Language Testing: A Philosophical and Social Inquiry

Autor Glenn Fulcher
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 12 iun 2015
Winner of the SAGE/ILTA Book Award 2016
Re-examining Language Testing explores ideas that form the foundations of language testing and assessment. The discussion is framed within the philosophical and social beliefs that have forged the practices endemic in language education and policy today.
From historical and cultural perspectives, Glenn Fulcher considers the evolution of language assessment, and contrasting claims made about the nature of language and human communication, how we acquire knowledge of language abilities, and the ethics of test use.
The book investigates why societies use tests, and the values that have driven changes in practice over time. The discussion is presented within an argument that an Enlightenment inspired view of human nature and advancement is most suited to a progressive, tolerant, and principled theory of language testing and validation.
Covering key topics such as measurement, validity, accountability and values, Re-examining Language Testing provides a unique and innovative analysis of the ideas and social forces that shape the practice of language testing. It is an essential read for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of Applied Linguistics and Education. Professionals working in language testing and language teachers will also find this book invaluable.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781138774704
ISBN-10: 1138774707
Pagini: 244
Ilustrații: illustrations
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.35 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom

Public țintă

Postgraduate and Undergraduate

Recenzii

“The creation of the field of psychometrics set out to reduce the uncertainty of measuring human abilities but not to deal with the underlying philosophical problem. Now, in this pioneering rethinking of the fundamental questions involved,  Fulcher has finally tackled the basic issues. There can be no question as to the importance of this book.” Bernard Spolsky, Bar-Ilan University, Israel
"Fulcher’s philosophical approach to language testing as a profession is both enlightening and thought provoking. It will present a major challenge for language testers in the years to come." Yan Jin, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Cuprins

Preface
  1. Inference
  2. Measurement
  3. Language
  4. Numbers
  5. Validity
  6. Meritocracy
  7. Values
  8. Epilogue
  9. References

Descriere

Re-examining Language Testing explores the philosophy and ethics that form the foundation of language assessment today.
Through the investigation of the evolution of language testing and assessment, from both historical and cultural perspectives, Glenn Fulcher considers the knowledge language testing uncovers about society, how it relates to our pursuit of knowledge, and the ethics we bring to bear on test use.
A number of perspectives are examined throughout the book, providing readers with an unbiased view of why societies use tests, as well as the ideas that led to such tests and how they have changed throughout time. The author brings together sources that have played a part in the history of testing- but ones that practitioners themselves may not have read.
Covering key topics such as measurement, validity, accountability and values, Re-examining Language Testing is an innovative social and philosophical analysis of language assessment and testing. It is an essential read for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of Applied Linguistics and Education. Professionals working in language testing and language teachers will also find this a valuable book.