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Kielitaidon arviointi on ideologisesti latautunutta toimintaa (2023)
Language assessment as ideologically charged activity

Honko, M., & Halonen, M. (2023). Kielitaidon arviointi on ideologisesti latautunutta toimintaa. In A. Pitkänen-Huhta, K. Mård-Miettinen, & T. Nikula (Eds.), Kielikoulutus mukana muutoksessa (pp. 376-400). Suomen soveltavan kielitieteen yhdistys ry. AFinLA-teema, 16. https://doi.org/10.30660/afinla.126052

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Publication details

All authors or editors: Honko, Mari; Halonen, Mia

Parent publication: Kielikoulutus mukana muutoksessa

Parent publication editors: Pitkänen-Huhta, Anne; Mård-Miettinen, Karita; Nikula, Tarja

eISBN: 978-951-9388-77-9

Journal or series: AFinLA-teema

eISSN: 2814-6298

Publication year: 2023

Publication date: 28/11/2023

Number in series: 16

Pages range: 376-400

Number of pages in the book: 400

Publisher: Suomen soveltavan kielitieteen yhdistys ry

Place of Publication: Jyväskylä

Publication country: Finland

Publication language: Finnish

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30660/afinla.126052

Persistent website address: https://journal.fi/afinla/article/view/126052

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/92176

Abstract

Language assessment is an activity guided by prevailing language ideologies as well as more general ideas that permeate the entire society. In this chapter, we will examine the ideologies of language proficiency descriptors and assessment, based on the theoretical perspectives of critical language testing (e.g. Lynch 2001; Shohamy 2001). More specifically, we will present some of the key concepts of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR, Council of Europe 2001, 2020a) and assessment based on the framework, especially on test assessment. With the help of concrete examples, we will also show that a deep understanding of the effects of language assessment and the development of assessment require recognition of both its ideology, its origin, and the mechanisms of its effects.

Keywords: language skills; evaluation; educational evaluation; language tests; language examinations; ideologies; ethicality; multilingualism; language teachers; critical thinking

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Ministry reporting: Yes

VIRTA submission year: 2023

JUFO rating: 1