Washback in Language Testing: Research Contexts and Methods / Edition 1

ISBN-13: 9780805839869 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 11/01/2003 Pages: 258 Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d) Lexile: 1430L (what's this?) Washback refers to the influence of language testing on teaching and learning. This volume, at the important intersection of language testing and teaching practices, presents theoretical, methodological, and practical guidance for current and future washback studies. In the field of language testing, researchers' major interest has traditionally been focused on issues and solving problems inherent in tests in order to increase their reliability and validity. However, the washback effect goes well beyond the test itself to include factors, such as curriculum, teacher and learner behaviors inside and outside the classroom, their perceptions of the test, and how test scores are used. Only recently have researchers started to empirically investigate the phenomenon of washback. This volume of such research serves two essenti