"Conflicting perspectives on the role of test preparation in relation to learning" by Tom Lumley

Selected Works of Dr Tom Lumley (retired)

Article

Conflicting perspectives on the role of test preparation in relation to learning

Hong Kong Journal of Applied Linguistics (2000)

Tom Lumley
Bernadette Stoneman

Abstract

Reports on the development of a learning package for a newly introduced test in Hong Kong, the Graduating Students' Language Proficiency Assessment (GSLPA)-English. Examines reactions of teachers and students to the learning package during piloting of the materials.

Keywords

English,
Foreign countries,
Graduation requirements,
Language proficiency,
Language tests,
Second language,
Learning,
Test construction,
Tests

Disciplines

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education and
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Publication Date

2000

Citation Information

Tom Lumley and Bernadette Stoneman. "Conflicting perspectives on the role of test preparation in relation to learning" Hong Kong Journal of Applied Linguistics Vol. 5 Iss. 1 (2000)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/tom_lumley/24/