The Sociocultural Activity of High Stakes Standardised Language Testing

TOEIC Washback in a South Korean Context

Auteurs

• Dawn Karen Booth

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• Pages: 272 pages
• Temps de lecture: 10 heures

• Dictionnaires et manuels de langue
• Manuels
• Pédagogie

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Focusing on South Korea's educational landscape, the book examines the pivotal role of high-stakes standardized testing in shaping academic success. It highlights the intense pressure surrounding tests like the TOEIC among university students, revealing how these assessments impact learning outcomes. By proposing a revised model that considers sociocultural, historical, political, and economic contexts, the work advocates for a deeper understanding of the interplay between testing practices and educational experiences, offering insights into both positive and negative influences on learning.

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• Année de publication: 2019
• Reliure: (souple)