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AFL Research in the L2 Classroom and Evidence of Usefulness: Taking Formative Assessment to the Next Level
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Colby-Kelly, Christian; Turner, Carolyn E. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2007
Recent trends in classroom evaluation seek innovative formative assessment intended to benefit learning, called assessment for learning (AFL), largely unresearched in the second language (L2) classroom (Rea-Dickins, 2004). This paper calls for taking L2 testing research to the next level, investigating the "usefulness" (Bachman & Palmer, 1996;…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Formative Evaluation, English for Academic Purposes, Teaching Methods
Multimedia interactif et formation des maitres en francais langue seconde: evaluation formative (Interactive Multimedia and Preservice Training of Teachers of French as a Second Language: Formative Evaluation).
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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
The National Core French Assessment Project: Design and Field Test of Formative Evaluation Instruments at the Intermediate Level.
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Vandergrift, Larry; Belanger, Claire – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1998
Describes the construction and field-testing results of intermediate-level tests for Canada' National Core French Assessment. Teachers found the instruments flexible to use and helpful for evaluating desired learning outcomes. Students found them beneficial for focusing and organizing learning activities. Both teachers and students found them…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Feedback, Foreign Countries, Formative Evaluation