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An Investigation of the Construct Validity of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and Oral Interview Procedure
Author(s) -
Dandonoli Patricia,
Henning Grant
Publication year - 1990
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/j.1944-9720.1990.tb00330.x
Subject(s) - construct validity , rasch model , psychology , language proficiency , test validity , construct (python library) , validity , reliability (semiconductor) , psychometrics , reading (process) , content validity , active listening , inter rater reliability , mathematics education , linguistics , clinical psychology , rating scale , developmental psychology , computer science , power (physics) , physics , philosophy , communication , quantum mechanics , programming language
ABSTRACT: This article reports on the results of research conducted by ACTFL on the construct validity of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and oral interview procedure. A multitrait‐multimethod validation study formed the basis of the research design and analysis, which included tests of speaking, writing, listening, and reading in French and English as a Second Language. Results from Rasch analyses are also reported. In general, the results provide strong support for the use of the Guidelines as a foundation for the development of proficiency tests and for the reliability and validity of the Oral Proficiency Interview. The paper includes a detailed description of the research methodology, instrumentation, data analyses, and results. A discussion of the results and suggestions for further research are also included.