Assessment in education occurs for different purposes–formative, summative, diagnostic,
and each with different focus on educational process, education outcomes, and …

Singapore's education system has often been characterised as exam-oriented. This paper
describes efforts ('windmills') made by the Government to constructively respond to the …

The push for better English as a Foreign Language (EFL) pedagogy continues in Asia. In
Japan, particularly, developing self-regulated learning (SRL) skills is a major objective in the …

Assessment leadership has often been associated with school leaders (SL), comprising
principals and vice-principals. This study aimed to examine the under-researched …

Post-war education and curriculum development was largely nation-centric, seeking to
rebuild education systems for modern times. Late capitalism and globalisation have altered …

This entry focuses on the testing of the ability of users of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) to
communicate effectively with other users of English. It takes the position that such users do …

Three recurring emphases in the literature on formative assessment are (a) the importance
of assessment design in prompting and sustaining students′ learning,(b) giving students …

This study attempts to explore the links between research, policy and practice. Specifically, it
investigated how teachers enact a national policy on the implementation of formative …

This research presents an empirically driven-tool for teacher assessment for learning (AfL)
literacy in response to the weaknesses of existing tests, rating scales and other forms of …

“Alternative assessment” is an increasingly common and popular discourse in education.
The potential benefit of alternative assessment practices is premised on significant changes …