The Sociocultural Activity of High Stakes Standardised Language Testing

TOEIC Washback in a South Korean Context

Autori

• Dawn Karen Booth

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Pagine

272pagine

Tempo di lettura

10ore

• Dizionari Linguistici e Libri di Testo
• Libri di testo
• Pedagogia

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Focusing on South Korea's educational landscape, the book examines the pivotal role of high-stakes standardized testing in shaping academic success. It highlights the intense pressure surrounding tests like the TOEIC among university students, revealing how these assessments impact learning outcomes. By proposing a revised model that considers sociocultural, historical, political, and economic contexts, the work advocates for a deeper understanding of the interplay between testing practices and educational experiences, offering insights into both positive and negative influences on learning.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

(In brossura)