Oxford Key Concepts for the Language Classroom: Focus on Assessment

Published 2014.

These research-led instructional guides link the theories of second language acquisition and pedagogy with classroom practice, enabling teachers to reflect on what happens in the language classroom.

Each title in the series includes:

Spotlight studies, highlighting important research on learning and teaching

Classroom snapshots, featuring descriptions of teachers and students engaged in different approaches to learning and teaching

Activities encouraging comparison and reflection

Focus on Assessment helps teachers understand research evidence in language assessment for students aged 6-16, and to develop an ability to design, implement and critically evaluate language assessment, with reference to language frameworks and standards for assessment in school education.