{"product_id":"9781394238736","title":"A Practical Guide to Language Assessment How Do You Know That Your Students Are Learning?","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Practical Guide to Language Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow Do You Know That Your Students Are Learning?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIldiko Porter-Szucs | Cynthia J. Macknish | Suzanne Toohey\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation \/ Evaluation \u0026amp; Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential resource on effective language assessment, invaluable for a new generation of teachers and education researchers\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Practical Guide to Language Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for developing test blueprints and crafting effective assessment tools, including those for young learners, \u003ci\u003eA Practical Guide to Language Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eA Practical Guide to Language Assessment:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the foundational concepts of language assessment with practical examples and clear explanations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBridges theoretical principles with practical applications, enabling educators to create effective test blueprints and assessment items and tasks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides up-to-date coverage of timely topics such as the integration of AI in assessments and the ethical and legal considerations of language testing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a wealth of in-depth examples of how theoretical concepts can be operationalized in practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Practical Guide to Language Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read for students in language education, as well as teachers, assessment managers, professional development trainers, and policymakers in language program evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIldiko Porter-Szucs\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of ESL and TESOL at Eastern Michigan University, a K-12 certified ESL and German teacher, and co-founder of the Polish Language Center of Ann Arbor. She has extensive experience teaching Polish, Hungarian, German, and English to diverse age groups in public schools, language schools, corporate settings, refugee programs, and higher education. She spent four years working for a high-stakes standardized testing organization. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCynthia J. Macknish\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of ESL and TESOL at Eastern Michigan University. She has taught at a range of levels in several countries, including Canada, the Bahamas, and Singapore, where she taught pedagogy and assessment courses to pre- and in-service teachers at the National Institute of Education. Cynthia was also a certified IELTS examiner for 14 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuzanne Toohey\u003c\/b\u003e is Supervisor of Instruction and Pedagogy at Oakland Schools. She has taught ELs for seventeen years, with her passion for second language acquisition ignited during her service as a Peace Corps volunteer. She has published work in the Detroit Free Press and MITESOL Messages as well as for TESOL Press and the National Association of English Language Program Administrators. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 February 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394238736\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44380027846796,"sku":"9781394238736","price":38.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394238736.jpg?v=1780106209","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394238736","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}