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A Paradigm Shift: From Paper-and-Pencil Tests to Performance-Based Assessment
- Source :
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English Teaching Forum . 2007 45(4):10-17. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- This article describes how The Language Center at the Espirito Santo Federal University changed from using traditional pencil-andpaper tests to performance testing, based on authentic tasks. The change was prompted because people thought that their testing did not reflect a communicative approach to language teaching. The Assessment Project lasted for two years; the author discusses its participants, goals, stages (including pilot testing), and results. Content and construct validity improved, leading to positive washback. Learning objectives and criteria for passing were clarified.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1559-663X
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- English Teaching Forum
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1099415
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive<br />Tests/Questionnaires