CALL : Call for Chapter Proposals : Global Perspectives on Effective Assessment in English Lang[...]

CALL : Call for Chapter Proposals : Global Perspectives on Effective Assessment in English Language Teaching

Full Chapters Due : March 9, 2023

Submission Date : March 9, 2023

Introduction

Global Perspectives on Effective Assessment in English Language Teaching.

English language programs depend on effective assessment to measure student proficiency for purposes of placement, advancement, and completion. A variety of approaches may be adopted depending on the program, its objectives, and the students it serves. Teachers and administrators in many contexts may also be required to meet institutional accountability expectations, often externally imposed and related to accreditation standards. The need for appropriate and accurate assessment of student learning provides the opportunity for teachers and administrators to consider current practices, implement reforms, and improve student learning through curricular change, teacher training, and modification of classroom practice. The goal of this volume is to provide a resource for teachers and administrators in the area of assessment practices and processes. The volume seeks to explore possible approaches, models, principles, and techniques related to effective assessment at the classroom and program levels. It will reflect current theory, address the topic of assessment and accountability movements within the context of English language learning, and be of practical value to classroom teachers, administrators, and teacher educators.

Objective

The goal of this volume is to provide a resource for teachers and administrators in the area of assessment practices and processes. Assessment is one of the main components of English Language Programs. This is true from the perspectives of both teachers and learners. Assessment fulfills important school requirements in many areas of English language teaching, whether English as a foreign language, as a second language, or for academic purposes. There are many different ways to assess learners, and the more a teacher is familiar with, the better this aspect can be integrated into English lessons. This applies to all learners, yet it is especially important for language minority learners who may be unfamiliar with testing methods used in countries other than their own.

The audience for this volume is primarily classroom teachers and administrators in English language programs within higher education, private language schools, and other contexts. The book would also be valuable in teacher education programs to train pre-service teachers in effective assessment techniques and increase awareness of current issues.

Recommended Topics

• Language program evaluation
• Curriculum alignment (planning, teaching, assessment)
• Authentic assessment
• Alternative assessment
• Self and peer assessment in the classroom
• Individual and group work assessment
• Language and content instruction assessment
• Test preparation
• Computerized assessment in language programs

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before November 9, 2022, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of their proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by November 23, 2022, about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by March 9, 2023, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at this link prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note : There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-blind peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global, an international academic publisher. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit this link. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2024.

• November 9, 2022 : Proposal Submission Deadline
• November 23, 2022 : Notification of Acceptance
• March 9, 2023 : Full Chapter Submission
• May 7, 2023 : Review Results Returned
• June 18, 2023 : Final Acceptance Notification
• July 2, 2023 : Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

PennTESOL East is a professional, non-profit association dedicated to the improvement and advancement of English language teaching in eastern Pennsylvania.