| Assessing Young Language Learners Contributor(s): McKay, Penny (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521601231 ISBN-13: 9780521601238 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $60.08 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2006 Annotation: In this book the author builds a comprehensive framework for the assessment of young language learners in both foreign language and second language learning situations. She begins by considering why we need a special book on young learner assessment, and describes the nature of young learner language learning. The assessment approach is task-based and is centred around tasks and techniques suitable for young learners, with particular emphasis on classroom assessment. Oral language assessment, and reading and writing assessment are addressed in separate chapters, as is the large-scale testing of young learners. Underpinned by sound theory, the book is full of practical guidelines, and draws on examples of assessment contexts, issues and practices from around the world. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - General - Education | Testing & Measurement |
| Dewey: 407.6 |
| LCCN: 2005031299 |
| Series: Cambridge Language Assessment |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 9" (1.20 lbs) 402 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this book the author builds a comprehensive framework for the assessment of young language learners in both foreign language and second language learning situations. She begins by considering why we need a special book on young learner assessment, and describes the nature of young learner language learning. The assessment approach is task-based and is centred around tasks and techniques suitable for young learners, with particular emphasis on classroom assessment. Oral language assessment, and reading and writing assessment are addressed in separate chapters, as is the large-scale testing of young learners. Underpinned by sound theory, the book is full of practical guidelines, and draws on examples of assessment contexts, issues and practices from around the world. Assessing Young Language Learners was winner of the Kenneth W Mildenberger Prize in 2006. |
