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Publication Date: 1997
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How Does Washback Influence Teaching? Implications for Hong Kong.
Cheng, Liying
Language and Education, v11 n1 p38-54 1997
Presents preliminary research findings on the washback effect of the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination in English in Hong Kong secondary schools, using questionnaires, interviews, and classroom observations. Findings reveal that washback effect works quickly in effecting changes in teaching materials and slowly with difficulties in teaching methods. (41 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Classroom Observation Techniques, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials, Interviews, Questionnaires, School Surveys, Second Language Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Test Results, Textbook Content
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Hong Kong
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