Factors of Changing Trends In Language Assessment

The use of language portfolios prepared by students, and a handson approach to assessment are highly consistent Emphasis on oral proficiency and on the ability to speak about a range of topics accurately

Use of fair content and test methods in assessing language ability and the fair use of the scores obtained from the test.

Traditional vs Modern Assessment

Traditional ways of assessing language acquisition are inadequate in todays world (Pappamihiel & Walser, 2009). Today language acquisition is seen as a complex, nonlinear and communicative endeavor. Traditional multiple choice or ll-in-the-blank (also called cloze) activities and tests, which are easy to grade do not reect the complexity that is involved in learning a language.

Sources: Eaton, S.E. (2010). Global Trends in Language Learning in the Twenty-rst Century. Calgary: Onate Press.

Quality and Fairness

Human Resources Development Working Group. (n.d.). Retrieved June 19, 2013, from Language Assessment: http://hrd.apec.org/index.php/Language_Assessment

Standardization and Coordination