The Principles of Testing and Assessment

In this video, we introduce the basic theory and concepts of language testing and assessment. We then discuss how the theory and concepts are applied to the actual testing and assessment of language students.
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The presenter in this video is Julia Williams, an experienced English language teacher trainer based in Canada.

[@bistrabm9933]

This is a great presentation. Very informative and useful. Thank you! In all fairness, though, I have to slightly disagree with your definition of WASHBACK. It is not simply a feedback that the teacher provides after testing. It is the overall impact (positive or negative) that testing has on absolutely everything that happens in the classroom, including the content taught, the teaching practices and the learning behavior in general, learners’ motivation, etc. It affects the choices of teachers, learners, administration, curriculum design... pretty much everything and everyone. It may boost or (quite often) hinder accomplishments. In my point of view, people blame negative washback on testing in general, whereas the real problem is lack of understanding about which test is “fit for purpose”, as well as IF, WHEN, and HOW tests should be administered. Anyway, a lot to learn from this video, especially for novice teachers. :) I came across your channel a few days ago and I’m loving it! How come I hadn’t heard of you before?! Excellent content! :)

[@SocheatSuon1709]

Great presentation and understandable. I attended in a training of teaching and learning assessment, but after the class I was unclear about validity and reliability. After watching your presentation I am very clear about those materials. Again, this is very informative and comprehensive!

[@slanguage8278]

Great explanation. I will apply the 5 Principles from now on. Thank you for sharing!

[@jeinnateguessous9618]

Such a comprehensive presentation! Thumbs up

[@mariajosem1860]

Thank you for the video. I have used this with my masters course students and it worked nicely to revised all the concepts related to testing. Thanks for sharing. Best.

[@shreeyapaul9764]

Watching this before exam and i swear its so well explained. Thanks alot

[@workwork5248]

Very beneficial, I wish it was series of lectures as opposed to one standalone

[@TEFLLemon]

Very well presented, thanks for making this presentation

[@faithbisikwa7823]

Wonderful presentation, it will help me to answer my assignment. Thank you

[@amalmgh2830]

You give us a good sum up of what i have taken in 2 or three lectures may be❤❤

[@zedricksalupito]

This is really amazing and quiet clearly understandable 👍

[@seyma6115]

Thanks for the content. You helped me for my exam. 😊

[@cristinasia9571]

I have a subject of Assessment I am BSed student,this is useful ,thanks for this video.

[@kimsen6556]

Thank you for your useful information.❤️

[@LucidMind]

Well explained. Thank you for the effort.

[@mphomokhuoa3334]

Very informative presentation indeed. Thanks

[@frankgiraldo9636]

Thank you for such a good resource! I particularly liked how Dr. Williams explained authenticity: Is this something my students will ever do with language in a real-life situation?

[@mohammederaiby3542]

How a good, clear, fantastic work ❤

[@ulenmichael4563]

Thank you, Really Helpful. 🇵🇬

[@larizavermeulen2719]

Awesome video, thank you!

[@TheMechajs]

Thank you very much! Super clear.

[@thihariyainternationalscho4610]

Gave me a very clear idea on the topic 👌👌

[@sweetnessa480]

Thank you very much, Ma'am 🙏🏻

[@eunoarmy]

great presentation. please make video of the role of measurement and assessment in teaching. thanks

[@MsAlrasta]

Dr. Do you think language testing and assessment have something to do with curriculum development and syllabus design?

[@postponpanda3302]

Very helpful, thanks a lot!

[@maisaad922]

thank you.. great effort

[@Littleedelweiss_]

This is very helpful, thanks a lot

[@HowTo_studio]

Well explained mam. My friend not Concentrate

[@a.nasriabduh392]

Great Presentation

[@Phathpha66]

Good presentation of testing and assessment

[@litanytiaranovianti432]

Very well-understoodable presentation, it helps me due my Language Assessment course

[@brynaalbrightwiladi4837]

U are so fast 😂😂

[@litanytiaranovianti432]

Mwehehe

[@khrismanauval4383]

Thank you

[@anassaadani3118]

you're great pls keep up the great work

[@naydean530]

Hi, do I need to get permission to post content about the One of my classes specific textbooks? Please advise.

[@imanrezaee9865]

thanks millions

[@elliotgeez7115]

That is better than lecture...

[@TEFLLemon]

Hi Advanced Consulting, I'm writing a 180-Hour Higher Certificate in TESOL and I'm referencing various videos within the course for trainees to watch to learn more. Is it OK for me to include a link in my course for TEFL Lemon trainees to learn more about assessment in language teaching?

[@ACEducation]

Hi TEFL Lemon! We appreciate you asking. Feel free to include a link to any of our videos but please be sure to include a reference in the course materials. Good luck!

[@TEFLLemon]

@@ACEducation Brilliant, thank you very much. Yes, at the end of each unit will have a list of videos for trainees to get further help on assessment principles. Your link will be there, so that our trainees can visit here and watch this video as part of their professional development

[@gabrielsekeh1201]

very comprehensive

[@faninursuhaini4784]

Can we now where is the source ?? Because i would like to use it in my presentasion class..

[@mariewijkander4144]

I am slightly confused by the questions in the test, as compared with the content of the presentation.

[@hazimaziz4265]

Hi tesl