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Converting Data to Knowledge: One District's Experience Using Large‐Scale Proficiency Assessment
Author(s) -
Davin Kristin J.,
Rempert Tania A.,
Hammerand Amy A.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
foreign language annals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.258
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1944-9720
pISSN - 0015-718X
DOI - 10.1111/flan.12081
Subject(s) - curriculum , scale (ratio) , language proficiency , interpersonal communication , foreign language , consistency (knowledge bases) , psychology , mathematics education , program evaluation , pedagogy , medical education , computer science , political science , geography , social psychology , medicine , artificial intelligence , cartography , public administration
The present study reports data from a large‐scale foreign language proficiency assessment to explore trends across a large urban school district. These data were used in conjunction with data from teacher and student questionnaires to make recommendations for foreign language programs across the district. This evaluation process resulted in recommendations related to a need for consistency in curriculum and assessment, program articulation, and responsive placement strategies, as well as the need for greater emphasis in interpretive and interpersonal communication.