Faiess, Justice and Language Assessment (Oxford Applied Linguistics)

by: Tim McNamara (Author)

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Publication Date: 2019/3/1

Language: English

Print Length: 224 pages

ISBN-10: 0194017087

ISBN-13: 9780194017084

Book Description

Home to the most innovative studies in its field, the Oxford Applied Linguistics series furthers research in English teaching and leaing, and provides strong foundations for language pedagogy. This book has two goals, each related to the validity of language assessment. The first goal is to explore the difference between faiess and justice in language assessment. The authors distinguish inteal and exteal dimensions of the equitable and just treatment of individuals taking language tests which are used as gatekeeping devices to determine access to education and employment, immigrant status, citizenship, and other rights. The second goal is to show how the extent of test faiess can be demonstrated and improved using the tools of psychometrics, in particular the models collectively known as Rasch measurement.

About the Author

Home to the most innovative studies in its field, the Oxford Applied Linguistics series furthers research in English teaching and leaing, and provides strong foundations for language pedagogy. This book has two goals, each related to the validity of language assessment. The first goal is to explore the difference between faiess and justice in language assessment. The authors distinguish inteal and exteal dimensions of the equitable and just treatment of individuals taking language tests which are used as gatekeeping devices to determine access to education and employment, immigrant status, citizenship, and other rights. The second goal is to show how the extent of test faiess can be demonstrated and improved using the tools of psychometrics, in particular the models collectively known as Rasch measurement.