Exploring Assessment Literacy

Jing HUANG, Zonghui HE

Abstract


Language assessment literacy represents an important aspect of teachers’ professional knowledge. Research of this kind can serve the dual purpose of informing the nature and scope of teacher education reforms and the specific direction of professional development initiatives for pre-service and in-service teachers. This article attempted to explore the concept of assessment literacy and its training components through related literature review.


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Assessment literacy; Assessment training components; Assessment modes

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