Developing Pre-Service Teachers’ Language Assessment Literacy: an analysis of classroom tasks

Language assessment literacy (LAL) comprises the knowledge, skills and principles for sound assessment. In this paper, we investigated classroom tasks from two assessment courses from a state university in Brazil; specifically, which LAL components the tasks prioritized, and which of them promoted...

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Main Authors: Isadora Teixeira Moraes, Viviane Aparecida Bagio Furtoso, Frank Giraldo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2025-02-01
Series:Ilha do Desterro
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Online Access:https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/desterro/article/view/96898
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Summary:Language assessment literacy (LAL) comprises the knowledge, skills and principles for sound assessment. In this paper, we investigated classroom tasks from two assessment courses from a state university in Brazil; specifically, which LAL components the tasks prioritized, and which of them promoted LAL the most. Data generation instruments included the courses’ calendars, observation protocols and pre-service teachers’ answers to questionnaires. In terms of LAL components, tasks that involved knowledge and skills were top-ranked, and in some cases included principles. Findings also indicate pre-service teachers’ preference for practical activities; their favorable view of educators’ teaching procedures, and recognition of the courses’ relevance to their professional development.
ISSN:0101-4846
2175-8026