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Title: Reflections on the Past and Future of Language Testing and Assessment: An Emerging Scholar's Perspective
Language: English
Authors: Burton, J. Dylan (ORCID 0000-0003-4902-7485)
Source: Language Testing. Jan 2023 40(1):24-30.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2023
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Language Tests, Testing, Futures (of Society), Periodicals, Trend Analysis, Second Language Learning, Communicative Competence (Languages), Nonverbal Communication, Evaluation Methods, Applied Linguistics, Access to Information
DOI: 10.1177/02655322221126607
ISSN: 0265-5322
1477-0946
Abstract: In its 40th year, "Language Testing" journal has served as the flagship journal for scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the field of language testing and assessment. This viewpoint piece, written from the perspective of an emerging scholar, discusses two possible future trends based on evidence going back to the very first issue of this journal. First, this paper outlines past efforts to describe and define the construct of second language communication, noting that much work has yet to be done for a more complete description in terms of interactional competence and nonverbal behavior. The second trend highlights the growing movement in applied linguistics toward research transparency through Open Science practices, including replication studies, the sharing of data and materials, and preregistration. This paper outlines work to date in "Language Testing" that encourages open practices and emphasizes the importance of these practices in assessment research.
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