Description
The book titled “Assessment in English Language Learning” delves into various aspects of assessment in English language learning. It starts by defining and explaining technical terms related to assessment, emphasizing the importance of assessment in enhancing educational quality and student motivation. The book then explores different approaches to language testing, including essay-translation, structuralist, integrative, and communicative approaches, as well as performance-based assessment. This section highlights the differences and advantages of each approach. Following this, the book discusses key principles of language assessment, such as reliability, validity, practicality, authenticity, and washback. These principles are crucial for ensuring that assessments are conducted fairly and effectively. Additionally, the book presents techniques for testing and assessing overall language proficiency, covering language skills and components. This comprehensive approach helps readers understand various methods for evaluating students’ language abilities. Overall, the book is designed to provide a thorough understanding of both traditional and alternative assessments in English language teaching, as well as their effective use in the classroom.







