World Languages Assessment
CAL has a long history of developing operational tests in foreign languages, particularly the less commonly taught languages.
CAL developed the Foreign Language Assessment Directory (FLAD), which is a free, searchable directory of nearly 200 tests in over 90 languages. The FLAD serves as a starting point for teachers and educators to search for foreign language assessments. Educators can search by name of test, grade, proficiency level, language, skills targeted by the test, and intended test use.
CAL has also developed an online tutorial to serve as a companion resource to the FLAD. This online tutorial introduces key concepts in language testing to help with selecting tests and using test results appropriately and efficiently. Topics include practical considerations when selecting a test, reliability and validity, the use of results, and the impact of testing in the classroom. A list of resources and a glossary of assessment terms are included.
Resources, News, and Events
The number of adult English language learners in the United States continues to grow substantially and programs serving them face many challenges in providing instruction to meet their needs. Having ... Read more
This online course provides world language instructors with an understanding of the fundamentals of assessment. The course lasts five weeks and includes five units that require 2 hours each. Unit ... Read more
Mina Niu, Kristine Nugent
September 2018
Related Projects
Funder: U.S. Department of Education
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Funder: U.S. Department of Defense, via subcontract from the University of Maryland, National Foreign Language Center
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