Washback in Language Testing - Research Contexts and Methods

Washback refers to the influence of language testing on teaching and learning. This volume, at the important intersection of language testing and teaching practices, presents theoretical, methodological, and practical guidance for current and future wash

List of contents

Contents: J.C. Alderson, Foreword. L. Cheng, Y. Watanabe, A. Curtis, Preface. Part I: Concepts and Methodology of Washback.L. Cheng, A. Curtis, Washback or Backwash: A Review of the Impact of Testing on Teaching and Learning. Y. Watanabe, Methodology in Washback Studies. S. Andrews, Washback and Curriculum Innovation. Part II: Washback Studies From Different Parts of the World.B. Stecher, T. Chun, S. Barron, The Effects of Assessment-Driven Reform on the Teaching of Writing in Washington State. N. Saville, R. Hawkey, The IELTS Impact Study: Investigating Washback on Teaching Materials. B. Hayes, J. Read, IELTS Test Preparation in New Zealand: Preparing Students for the IELTS Academic Module. C. Burrows, Washback in Classroom-Based Assessment: A Study of the Washback Effect in the Australian Adult Migrant English Program. Y. Watanabe, Teacher Factors Mediating Washback. L. Cheng, The Washback Effect of a Public Examination Change on Teachers' Perceptions Toward Their Classroom Teaching. L. Qi, Has a High-Stakes Test Produced the Intended Changes? I. Ferman, The Washback of an EFL National Oral Matriculation Test to Teaching and Learning.

About the author

Liying Cheng, Yoshinori Watanabe, WITH Andy Curtis

Summary

Washback refers to the influence of language testing on teaching and learning. This volume, at the important intersection of language testing and teaching practices, presents theoretical, methodological, and practical guidance for current and future wash

Product details

• Assisted by: Liying Cheng (Editor), Cheng Liying (Editor), WITH Andy Curtis (Editor), Yoshinori Watanabe (Editor), Watanabe Yoshinori (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2003
• EAN: 9780805839869
• ISBN: 978-0-8058-3986-9
• No. of pages: 258
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
• Weight: 640 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Linguistics, EDUCATION / Testing & Measurement, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, REFERENCE / Research, EDUCATION / Evaluation & Assessment, Research methods: general, Education: examinations and assessment, Examinations & assessment, Research methods / methodology