36.771, Books: A Practical Guide to Language Assessment: Porter-Szucs, Macknish and Toohey (2025)

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Date: 04-Mar-2025
From: Aleksandra Tasic [atasic at wiley.com]
Subject: A Practical Guide to Language Assessment: Porter-Szucs, Macknish and Toohey (2025)


Title: A Practical Guide to Language Assessment
Subtitle: How Do You Know That Your Students Are Learning?
Publication Year: 2025

Publisher: Wiley
           http://www.wiley.com
Book URL:
https://www.wiley.com/en-us/A+Practical+Guide+to+Language+Assessment%3A+How+Do+You+Know+That+Your+Students+Are+Learning%3F-p-9781394238743

Author(s): Ildiko Porter-Szucs, Cynthia J. Macknish, Suzanne Toohey

Paperback | 978-1-394-23873-6 | US $40.95 | 400 pages
E-book |  978-1-394-23874-3 | US $33.00 | 400 pages

Abstract:

A Practical Guide to Language Assessment helps educators at every
level redefine their approach to language assessment. Grounded in
extensive research and aligned with the latest advances in language
education, this comprehensive guide introduces foundational concepts
and explores key principles in test development and item writing.
Authored by a team of experienced language teacher educators, this
book addresses the potential impacts of poorly designed tools and
prepares teachers to make informed, effective assessment decisions.
Perfect for developing test blueprints and crafting effective
assessment tools, including those for young learners, A Practical
Guide to Language Assessment bridges the gap between theory and
practice to provide the real-world training educators need to
successfully navigate the complexities of modern language assessment.
Clear and accessible chapters highlight the critical role of
well-designed assessments, emphasize the importance of selecting
appropriate tools to accurately measure student proficiency, and
discuss recent innovations and emerging needs. With practical examples
and a focus on current innovations, including ‘ungrading’ and the use
of AI, A Practical Guide to Language Assessment:
Explains the foundational concepts of language assessment with
practical examples and clear explanations
Bridges theoretical principles with practical applications, enabling
educators to create effective test blueprints and assessment items and
tasks.
Provides up-to-date coverage of timely topics such as the integration
of AI in assessments and the ethical and legal considerations of
language testing.
Features a wealth of in-depth examples of how theoretical concepts can
be operationalized in practice.
A Practical Guide to Language Assessment is an essential read for
students in language education, as well as teachers, assessment
managers, professional development trainers, and policymakers in
language program evaluation.

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics




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