The Development of a Common Framework Scale of Language Proficiency

Scales describing language proficiency in a series of levels can provide orientation for educational programmes, criteria for assessment, and reporting to stakeholders.However, in most cases such instruments are produced just by expert opinion. A scale of language proficiency actually implies a descriptive scheme related to theory but usable by practitioners. It also implies a methodology for scaling content to different levels. This book describes the use of both qualitative and quantitative techniques to develop scales for the �Common Reference Levels� in the Common European Framework of Reference for modern languages. Short stand-alone descriptors were (i) developed and classified, (ii) refined and elaborated in workshops, and then (iii) scaled by analyzing the judgments of one hundred teachers on the English language proficiency of the learners in their classes.The Development of a Common Framework Scale of Language Proficiency 1st Edition is written by Brian North and published by Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers. ISBNs for The Development of a Common Framework Scale of Language Proficiency are 9781453910597, 145391059X and the print ISBNs are 9780820448527, 0820448524.