{"product_id":"washback-in-language-testing-research-contexts-and-methods-9780805839876","title":"Washback in Language Testing: Research Contexts and Methods","description":"Washback refers to the influence of language testing on teaching and learning. This volume, at the important intersection of language testing and teaching practices, presents theoretical, methodological, and practical guidance for current and future washback studies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the field of language testing, researchers' major interest has traditionally been focused on issues and solving problems inherent in tests in order to increase their reliability and validity. However, the washback effect goes well beyond the test itself to include factors, such as curriculum, teacher and learner behaviors inside and outside the classroom, their perceptions of the test, and how test scores are used. Only recently have researchers started to empirically investigate the phenomenon of washback. This volume of such research serves two essential purposes by: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*providing an overview of the complexity of washback and the various contextual factors entangled within testing, teaching, and learning; and \u003cbr\u003e*presenting empirical studies from around the world that offer insights into the effects of washback in specific educational contexts and models of research on which future studies can be based. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe extensive use of test scores for various educational and social purposes in society nowadays makes the washback effect a high-interest phenomenon in the day-to-day educational activities of teachers, researchers, program coordinators\/directors, policymakers, and others in the field of education. \u003ci\u003eWashback in Language Testing: Research Contexts and Methods\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable resource for those who are interested in the application of findings to actual teaching and learning situations or conduct washback research in their own contexts, including educational and psychological testing experts, as well as alternative assessment people in all fields, and for policy- and decision-makers in educational and testing organizations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Liying Cheng\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 260\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.78lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.98h x 6.12w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780805839876\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiying Cheng, Yoshinori Watanabe, WITH Andy Curtis\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43197326393459,"sku":"9.78081E+12","price":74.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_653fe40b-8167-45f4-ba30-970c27c26bc6.jpg?v=1752665145","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/washback-in-language-testing-research-contexts-and-methods-9780805839876","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}