Introduction to Language Testing and Assessment

This video provides an introduction to the practice, research, and study of language testing. I present a number of historical and contemporary illustrations and examples to explain concepts and ideas. It will help viewers to understand the content of other videos on the channel. To study more about language testing I recommend the following of my published books:
* Fulcher, G. (2010). Practical Language Testing. London: Hodder Education/Routledge.
* Fulcher, G. & Harding L. (2022). The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing. 2nd Edition.
London & New York: Routledge.
* Fulcher, G. (2015). Re-examining Language Testing: A Philosophical and Social Inquiry.
London & New York: Routledge.
* Fulcher, G. and Davidson, F. (2007). Language Testing and Assessment
London & New York: Routledge.
* Fulcher, G. (2003). Testing Second Language Speaking
London: Longman/Pearson Education.

[@daniyartoktarov5693]

Many thanks for this video. My students take test as currency for sure as they get a chance to travel abroad.

[@glennfulcher5625]

You’re welcome. The first person to talk about test scores as a form of currency was of course Henry Latham in his 1877 book. Amazing that we had such piercing social critique long before the more recent critical approaches. It also reminds me of Sireci’s quip when asked why some students cheat (and I paraphrase) - “Why do criminals rob banks? It’s because that’s where the money is!” It’s a useful analogy in many ways when we’re thinking about the variety of social uses of test scores. Glad you enjoyed the talk!

[@jennywang5363]

Very clear briefing about LT. thanks 🎉

[@glennfulcher5625]

Glad you found it useful.

[@fadaleidhamed6198]

Great explanation thanks.

[@glennfulcher5625]

You're welcome!