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McNamara, Tim; Hill, Kathryn – Measurement: Interdisciplinary Research and Perspectives, 2012
The suggested role for assessment in developing "Roadmaps for Learning" has potentially important implications for the learning of second or foreign languages in school, a major concern of applied linguistics. In this response, the authors consider how the findings of a detailed ethnographic study of classroom-based assessment in two…
Descriptors: Language Tests, Second Language Learning, Indonesian, Student Evaluation
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Carduner, Jessie – Foreign Language Annals, 2002
Discusses classroom assessment techniques (CATs), formative assessment tools that require knowledge of one's discipline and a clear desire to increase student learning. Examples are provided from a Spanish grammar and composition course. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation, Grammar
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Vignola, Marie-Josee; Kenny, Richard; Andrews, Bernard W.; Schilz, Mary-Anne – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1999
Describes an interactive multimedia program designed to promote reflective teaching of preservice teachers specializing in the teaching of French as a second language. Presents a formative evaluation of the conception of the use of multimedia. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Formative Evaluation, French, Higher Education
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Tucker, G. Richard; Donato, Richard – Learning Languages, 1999
Describes the systematic planning and subsequent implementation and evaluation of a systemwide Spanish program at the elementary level in a small school district in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Discusses active participation by all senior administrators, the ways in which the language program has been incorporated into the overall curriculum…
Descriptors: Administrators, College School Cooperation, Elementary Education, FLES
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Blin, Francoise; Wilson, Diana – Computers & Education, 1994
Considers the use of pre- and posttest results as formative evaluation tools and describes a small group evaluation of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) courseware dealing with French for banking. Test design is discussed, including standards, validity, and reliability; and results from user questionnaires are examined. (Contains 14…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Business Communication, Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction