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Looking into a Crystal Ball: Is Requiring High-Stakes Language Proficiency Tests Really Going to Improve World Language Education?
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Burke, Brigid M. – Modern Language Journal, 2013
Brigid Burke is the program coordinator of World Language Education at her university, which is housed in the College of Education and Human Development. Since obtaining this position 4 years ago, she has become most concerned about certain recommendations that were made by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) in 2002,…
Descriptors: High Stakes Tests, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Teacher Certification
Embracing Profiiciency and Program Standards and Rising to the Challenge: A Response to Burke
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Tedick, Diane J. – Modern Language Journal, 2013
In her paper, Burke questions whether top-down proficiency mandates will positively impact teacher practice. Her main argument is the following: The requirement that foreign language (FL) teachers demonstrate an advanced level of proficiency does not guarantee that they will be more effective K-12 FL teachers; on this point, the author agrees with…
Descriptors: Language Proficiency, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Second Language Programs
A Five Year FLES Report
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Durette, Roland – Modern Language Journal, 1972
Descriptors: FLES, Language Skills, Language Tests, Program Evaluation
Michigan's Residental College: Toward a Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement.
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Zorach, C. C. – Modern Language Journal, 1983
Outlines the foreign language requirements of the University of Michigan's Residential College, including the five-part proficiency exam, covering all four language skills. (EKN)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Higher Education, Language Proficiency, Language Tests
The Development of a Listening Skills Comprehension-Based Program: What Levels of Proficiency Can Learners Reach?
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Valdes, Guadalupe; And Others – Modern Language Journal, 1988
Briefly describes a four-semester Spanish language program focused on developing listening skills, and explains, in detail, the design of the final listening examination. The listening comprehension levels developed by 196 students in this program are evaluated. A sample student test and sample of level and complexity of language heard are…
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, Higher Education, Language Proficiency, Language Tests