STANAG 6001 LANGUAGE TESTING CONFERENCE 2013 SG 2: Wash back in the term that is used when students and teachers do things they would not necessary otherwise do because of the test

Leaders R. Embree & L. Ianovici-Pascal Participants Austria Azerbaijan Bosnia-Herzegovina Georgia Moldova

Tasks Review of Washback Discussion of national instances Positive vs. Negative Teachers, Students, & Administrators Discussion of national instances Suggestions for ways to: Reduce negative Enhance positive

Outcomes Teacher/Testers Teaching to the test ESP Terminology in test (in)dependence Action plan Teaching to the test Achievement assessment separate from proficiency assessment ESP Terminology in test Target audience & face validity Still general proficiency IAW STANAG 6001 Testing frequency Published schedule well in advance Chain of command support to limit ad hoc Student motivation Career progression plan with higher proficiency goals Proficiency pay tied to language skills (budget allowing)

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