Description: An accessible introduction to second language assessment and its guiding principles for students and practicing language teachers.
Brief description: Gary J. Ockey is a Professor of Applied Linguistics and Technology at Iowa State University, USA, and has taught English as a second or foreign language in elementary, high school, university, and adult language schools in Asia and the US. He has co-authored/edited several books, has been published in various journals, and previously served as the editor of TOEFL Research Report Series and Language Assessment Quarterly.
Review Quotes: 'In Introducing Second Language Assessment, Gary Ockey draws on decades of experience as an assessment developer, teacher, and world-class researcher to provide an overview of language assessment fit for the modern age. The book is written in an accessible style, suitable for those exploring the field of language assessment for the first time, with particularly clear explanations of statistical analyses. Each chapter includes case studies, reflection questions, exercises, and recommendations for further study, making for an engaging read. There is also a welcome focus on the role of new technologies in language assessment. This book will be of great use to anyone who seeks to develop their language assessment literacy.' Luke Harding, Lancaster University