Multilingual frameworks : the construction and use of multilingual proficiency frameworks / Neil Jones.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jones, Neil, Dr.

Series:

Studies in language testing ; 40.

Studies in language testing ; 40

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Ability testing--Evaluation.

English language.

Language acquisition--Ability testing--Evaluation.

Language acquisition.

English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers--Evaluation.

Communicative competence--Evaluation.

Communicative competence.

Education, Bilingual.

Ability--Testing.

Evaluation.

Physical Description:

xxi, 266 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2014.

Summary:

"Describes 20 years of work at Cambridge English to develop multilingual assessment frameworks. Multilingual Frameworks covers the development of the ALTE Framework and 'Can Do' project; work on the Common European Framework of Reference and the linking of the Cambridge English exam levels to it; Asset Languages - a major educational initiative for UK schools; and the European Survey on Language Competences. It proposes a model for the validity of assessment within a multilingual framework, and while illustrating the constraints which determined the approach taken to each project, makes clear recommendations on methodological good practice. It looks forward to the further extension of assessment frameworks to encompass a model for multilingual education"-- Provided by publisher.

"This volume describes 20 years of work at Cambridge English to develop multilingual assessment frameworks and presents useful guidance of good practice. It covers the development of the ALTE Framework and 'Can Do' project, work on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and the linking of the Cambridge English exam levels to it, Asset Languages - a major educational initiative for UK schools, and the European Survey on Language Competences, co-ordinated by Cambridge English for the European Commission. It proposes a model for the validity of assessment within a multilingual framework and, while illustrating the constraints which determined the approach taken to each project, makes clear recommendations on methodological good practice. It also explores and looks forward to the further extension of assessment frameworks to encompass a model for multilingual education. Key features of the volume include: - a clear and comprehensive explanation of several major multilingual projects - combination of theoretical insights and practical advice - discussion of the interpretation and use of the CEFR. Multilingual Frameworks is a rich source of information on key issues in the development and use of multilingual proficiency frameworks. As such, it will be a valuable reference work for academics, education policy-makers and examination board personnel. It is also a useful resource for postgraduate students of language assessment and for practitioners, and any stakeholders seeking to gain a clearer picture of the issues involved with cross-language assessment frameworks"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-258) and indexes.

ISBN:

9781107641723

1107641721

OCLC:

862036586

Online:

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