Administration, labor, and love. (January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ginther, April
• Is Part Of: Language testing. Volume 40:Number 1(2023)
• Page Start: 31
• Page End: 39
• Publication Date: 2023-01
• Subjects: Administration -- diagnosis -- local -- placement -- testing; Language and languages -- Ability testing -- Periodicals; Language and languages -- Examinations -- Periodicals; 407.6
• DOI: 10.1177/02655322221127365
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0265-5322

Abstract

Great opportunities for language testing practitioners are enabled through language program administration. Local language tests lend themselves to multiple purposes—for placement and diagnosis, as a means of tracking progress, and as a contribution to program evaluation and revision. Administrative choices, especially those involving a test, are strategic and can be used to transform a program's identity and effectiveness over time.