Assessment for Learning in Primary Language Learning and Teaching / / Maria Britton.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Plus PP Package 2021 Part 2
• VerfasserIn: Britton, Maria,
• Place / Publishing House: Bristol ;, Blue Ridge Summit : : Multilingual Matters, , [2021]; ©2021
• Year of Publication: 2021
• Language: English
• Series: Early Language Learning in School Contexts ; 5
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (224 p.)

This volume provides a detailed account of the practical use of Assessment for Learning (AfL) in primary language classrooms. It gives an in-depth account of the ways in which eight experienced primary language teachers incorporated this type of assessment into their practice and discusses the possible impact of AfL on primary language learning.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- EARLY LANGUAGE LEARNING IN SCHOOL CONTEXTS -- Contents -- Illustrations -- Abbreviations -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction to the Book -- Part 1 Defining Assessment for Learning in Primary Contexts -- 2 What is AfL in Primary Language Teaching Contexts -- 3 What Research Tells Us about the Use of AfL in Primary Language Teaching -- 4 Assessment and Cognitive Development in Childhood -- 5 The Importance of Interactions and Affect in Assessing Primary-Aged Language Learners -- Part 2 Implementing AfL in the Classroom -- 6 Setting Expectations and Monitoring Progress -- 7 Evaluating Achievement -- 8 Teaching and AfL: Tasks, Skills and Age-Related Differences -- 9 Types of Implementation of AfL -- Part 3 Impact of AfL on Learning -- 10 Interactions through Assessment -- 11 Assessment Spiral -- 12 Looking into the Future -- References -- Appendices -- Index