Cheng Liying, Fox Janna. Assessment in the Language Classroom: Teachers Supporting Student Learning

Springer, 2017. — 200 p.This book makes a unique contribution to classroom assessment literature, linking teacher-friendly examples to scholarly work and current research in the field, and providing comprehensive, hands-on information on core concepts in accessible terms. Examples of real activities and questions for reflection and discussion aim to enrich understanding. Classroom assessment is a complex but crucial aspect of language teaching, and one which boasts many possible approaches and theories. Assessment in the Language Classroom makes a unique contribution to the classroom assessment literature by linking teacher-friendly examples, drawn from real-world classroom practice, to scholarly work and empirical research in the field. Supported by evidenced-based pedagogical resources, questions for reflection and discussion, and an abundance of examples from real classrooms, this comprehensive but accessible book is an ideal hands-on resource for both new and experienced teachers who want to engage with language assessment in a way that fully supports student learning.