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>Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005 10:57:19 -1000 (HST)
>From: National Foreign Language Resource Center <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Final Call for Applications - NFLRC "Designing Effective Foreign
Language Placement Tests" workshop
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Our apologies for any cross-postings . . .


DESIGNING EFFECTIVE FOREIGN LANGUAGE PLACEMENT TESTS
June 20-July 1, 2005
University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Facilitators: Thom Hudson & Martyn Clark

WEBSITE - http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/prodev/si05p/
ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE - February 15, 2005

In this 2-week workshop, participants will gain a solid understanding of
the fundamentals of creating sound language tests, with a particular
emphasis on designing tests to facilitate placement decisions. In the
morning sessions, participants will be introduced to various testing
concepts in a clear and non-threatening manner. No previous statistical or
measurement knowledge is assumed. Discussions of real world issues and
problems from the participants' home institutions are welcomed. In the
afternoon sessions, participants will get hands-on practice creating test
items and analyzing test results. The use of commonly available computer
programs (e.g. Excel) to facilitate test analysis will be highlighted.
Participants are encouraged to bring data sets from their programs'
placement tests to practice setting up, analyzing, and interpreting their
data.

NOTE: This workshop is aimed at foreign language teaching professionals
with placement testing responsibilities who feel they have had limited
training and experience in language testing concepts.

To apply for this workshop, please submit an online application form by
the FEBRUARY 15, 2005 DEADLINE. Partial funding is available for
successful applicants.  See website (URL above) for further information.

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