Download or read book Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education written by Fred Genesee and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1996-08-13 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classroom-based Evaluation in Second Language Education has been written to help foreign and second language educators in planning and carrying out effective and comprehensive evaluations in their classrooms. The book emphasizes the value of classroom-based assessment as a tool for improving both teaching and learning. The presentation is non-technical and does not require a specialized background in psychometrics, statistics, or research. The suggested assessment procedures are useful for a broad range of proficiency levels, teaching situations, and instructional approaches. Preview questions and follow-up activities assist the reader in applying the material discussed in each chapter.