Writing Portfolio Assessment and Inter-rater Reliability - Couverture souple

TURKKORUR, ASUMAN

 
9783639150643: Writing Portfolio Assessment and Inter-rater Reliability
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3639150643 ISBN 13 : 9783639150643
Editeur : VDM Verlag, 2009

Synopsis

The use of portfolio assessment for writing in the English as a foreign language (EFL) context has grown rapidly during the last few decades. Reliability in portfolio assessment by instructors is a critical issue and seeks a standardization of criteria. This book investigates the use of writing portfolios and their assessment by raters. In particular it compares the inter-rater reliability of the portfolio assessment criteria currently in use and the new portfolio assessment criteria proposed for Yildiz Technical University, School of Foreign Languages, Basic English Department. The perspectives of the participants on the portfolio assessment scheme and the criteria are also analyzed. Data are collected through portfolio grading sessions, focus group discussions and individual interviews. The study should provide useful information for the implementation of writing examinations and the assessment of the papers. It should especially help educational administrators and professionals working in testing and evaluation departments in EFL field, or anyone else who may be interested in conducting qualitative research.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The use of portfolio assessment for writing in the English as a foreign language (EFL) context has grown rapidly during the last few decades. Reliability in portfolio assessment by instructors is a critical issue and seeks a standardization of criteria. This book investigates the use of writing portfolios and their assessment by raters. In particular it compares the inter-rater reliability of the portfolio assessment criteria currently in use and the new portfolio assessment criteria proposed for Yildiz Technical University, School of Foreign Languages, Basic English Department. The perspectives of the participants on the portfolio assessment scheme and the criteria are also analyzed. Data are collected through portfolio grading sessions, focus group discussions and individual interviews. The study should provide useful information for the implementation of writing examinations and the assessment of the papers. It should especially help educational administrators and professionals working in testing and evaluation departments in EFL field, or anyone else who may be interested in conducting qualitative research.

Biographie de l'auteur

Asuman Turkkorur, MA: Studied English Philology at Istanbul University. Obtained an MA Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Yildiz Technical University followed by an MA Degree in TEFL at Bilkent University. Works as an English Instructor at Yildiz Technical University, School of Foreign Languages, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Éditeur
VDM Verlag
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3639150643
ISBN 13 
9783639150643
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
100
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