Multilingual Frameworks: The Construction and Use of Multilingual Proficiency Frameworks (Studies in Language Testing)

Jones, Neil

ISBN 10: 1107641721 / ISBN 13: 9781107641723

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Multilingual Frameworks: The Construction and Use of Multilingual Proficiency Frameworks (Studies in Language Testing)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107641721
• ISBN 13: 9781107641723
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Describes 20 years of work at Cambridge English to develop multilingual assessment frameworks. Multilingual Frameworks covers the development of the ALTE Framework and 'Can Do' project; work on the Common European Framework of Reference and the linking of the Cambridge English exam levels to it; Asset Languages – a major educational initiative for UK schools; and the European Survey on Language Competences. It proposes a model for the validity of assessment within a multilingual framework, and while illustrating the constraints which determined the approach taken to each project, makes clear recommendations on methodological good practice. It looks forward to the further extension of assessment frameworks to encompass a model for multilingual education.

Book Description

Multilingual Frameworks covers the development of the ALTE Framework and 'Can Do' project; work on the Common European Framework of Reference and the linking of the Cambridge English exam levels to it; Asset Languages - a major educational initiative for UK schools; and the European Survey on Language Competences. It proposes a model for the validity of assessment within a multilingual framework, and while illustrating the constraints which determined the approach taken to each project, makes clear recommendations on methodological good practice. It looks forward to the further extension of assessment frameworks to encompass a model for multilingual education.