National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv, Ukraine
Goal of the symposium
To discuss effective ways of developing English language tests and assessment procedures.
Organizer
TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc.)
Featured speakers
Jeff Connor-Linton, associate professor of linguistics, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., US
Constant Leung, professor of educational linguistics and deputy head of department, department of education and professional studies, King’s College London, UK
Jo Lewkowicz, professor of applied linguistics, University of Warsaw, Poland
Schedule
* 9:30 am - 9:45 am
Welcome and opening remarks
* 9:45 am -12:00 pm
Featured speakers: introductory presentations
Jeffrey T. Connor-Linton: The Importance of Being Transparent
Constant Leung: Formative Assessment: Time of Learning?
Jo Lewkowicz: Should Authenticity Continue to Trouble Test Developers?
* 1:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Featured speakers: concurrent discussions
* 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Closing session / questions & comments
Deadline for free registration
October 5, 2007
Background information
TESOL is an association of English language educators who work with learners from diverse cultural backgrounds in a wide variety of settings. It is uniquely positioned to give a coordinated, knowledgeable response at the international, national, and local levels to issues affecting institutions that foster the development of effective human communications.
