Multilingualism And Assessment Achieving Transparency Assuring Quality Sustaining Diversity Proceedings Of The Alte Berlin Conference May 2005 Lynda Taylor by Lynda Taylor, Cyril J Weir instant download after payment.

This collection of edited papers, based on presentations given at the
2nd ALTE Conference, explores the impact of multilingualism on language
testing and assessment. The 20 papers consider ways of describing and
comparing language qualifications to establish common levels of
proficiency, balancing the need to set shared standards and ensure
quality, and at the same time sustain linguistic diversity. The
contributions come from authors within and beyond Europe and address
substantive issues in assessing language ability today. Key features of
the volume include: advice on quality management processes in test
development and administration; discussion of the role of language
assessment in migration and citizenship; and guidance on linking
examinations to the CEFR, including some case studies. This volume is a
valuable reference for academics and policy makers both within Europe
and beyond, as well as a useful resource for practitioners seeking to
define language proficiency levels in relation to the CEFR and similar
frameworks.