Language Testing in Colombia: A Call for More Teacher Education and Teacher Training in Language Assessment
Classroom assessment is an integral part of the language learning process and a powerful informed decision-making tool. Unfortunately, not many language teachers in Colombia are trained to make assessment decisions that will engage and motivate students and, as a result, enhance learning. In this ar...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidad Nacional de Colombia
2009-10-01
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| Series: | Profile: Issues in Teachers' Professional Development |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/profile/article/view/11442 |
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| Summary: | Classroom assessment is an integral part of the language learning process and a powerful informed decision-making tool. Unfortunately, not many language teachers in Colombia are trained to make assessment decisions that will engage and motivate students and, as a result, enhance learning. In this article, we present the results of a study that examines teachers' perceptions about language assessment and the way they use language assessments in their classroom. The findings suggest that there is a significant difference in the perceptions that teachers have depending on the level of training they have in language assessment. Thus, we highlight the importance of providing adequate training in language assessment for all prospective language teachers in Colombia. |
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| ISSN: | 1657-0790 |