Language Assessment in Action: Transforming Practices to Make a Difference in Teaching and Learning

This talk aims to bridge the gap between language assessment policy and practical application, providing language educators with actionable strategies to enhance their assessment practices. By examining current language assessment policies, the talk will highlight how these policies can be effectively implemented in classroom settings to improve students' language learning outcomes. Participants will gain insights into the latest research and methodologies in language assessment, along with practical implications for adopting these approaches in their own teaching contexts. Furthermore, the talk will offer language educators concrete examples and tools to transform their assessment practices, fostering a more engaging and effective learning experience for students. This talk is essential for teachers and educators seeking to make meaningful changes in their assessment strategies to better support and advance L2 learning.

Webinar Speaker
Pariwat Imsa-ard, PhD, is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University, and a dedicated member of Thailand TESOL's executive committee. With degrees from both Thailand and the UK, he has spent a lot of time training both pre-service and in-service teachers through professional development workshops in Thailand and some other countries. His research interests are pivotal to English Language Teaching (ELT), encompassing language testing and assessment, ELT methodologies, EFL teacher education, and reflective practice.