The Development of a Common Framework Scale of Language Proficiency

The Development of a Common Framework Scale of Language Proficiency
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Publisher : Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers
Total Pages : 488
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105025020269
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Book Synopsis The Development of a Common Framework Scale of Language Proficiency by : Brian North

Download or read book The Development of a Common Framework Scale of Language Proficiency written by Brian North and published by Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scales describing language proficiency in a series of levels can provide orientation for educational programmes, criteria for assessment, and reporting to stakeholders. However, in most cases such instruments are produced just by expert opinion. A scale of language proficiency actually implies a descriptive scheme related to theory but usable by practitioners. It also implies a methodology for scaling content to different levels. This book describes the use of both qualitative and quantitative techniques to develop scales for the «Common Reference Levels» in the Common European Framework of Reference for modern languages. Short stand-alone descriptors were (i) developed and classified, (ii) refined and elaborated in workshops, and then (iii) scaled by analyzing the judgments of one hundred teachers on the English language proficiency of the learners in their classes.


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