Principles of Language Assessment BY MARÍA BELÉN RIASCO CEPEDA

Language assessment is a fundamental component in education, which allows us to measure and improve students' linguistic skills. In this presentation, we will explore each of these principles and their importance in language assessment, providing a solid foundation for creating fair and accurate assessments that benefit both students and educators.

1. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
TITLE:
PRINCIPLES OF LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
BY MARÍA BELÉN RIASCO CEPEDA

2. INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE
EVALUATION
Language evaluation is a comprehensive process
of assessing an individual's language skills,
including comprehension, expression, and
overall communication abilities. This evaluation
is crucial for identifying strengths, weaknesses,
and developing tailored intervention strategies.

3. PURPOSE OF
LANGUAGE EVALUATION
Track progress and
measure the
effectiveness of
language therapy or
education programs.
1.DIAGNOSTIC 2.MONITORING 3.PLACEMENT
Identify language-
related challenges and
disorders to guide
intervention.
Determine appropriate
educational or support
services for individuals
with language
difficulties.

4. KEY AREAS OF
LANGUAGE EVALUATION
Evaluating an
individual's ability to
effectively communicate
thoughts, ideas, and
needs through speech,
writing, or alternative
means.
Analyzing an individual's
use of language in
social contexts and their
ability to adapt
communication to
different situations.
RECEPTIVE
LANGUAGE
EXPRESSIVE
LANGUAGE
PRAGMATIC
LANGUAGE
Assessing an individual's
ability to understand
and comprehend spoken
or written language.

5. LANGUAGE EVALUATION TOOLS AND
TECHNIQUES
STANDARDIZED TESTS
Validated and reliable
assessments that measure
specific language skills.
Gathering information from
the individual, family, or
caregivers about language
development and concerns.
Monitoring an individual's
language use in natural
settings and interactions.
Collecting and analyzing
spontaneous language
samples to assess overall
communication skills.
INTERVIEWS
OBSERVATION
LANGUAGE SAMPLES

6. InterpretingInterpreting
Evaluation ResultsEvaluation Results
01
02
Carefully examining
the assessment
results to identify
patterns, strengths,
and areas of difficulty.
Comparing the
individual's
performance to
established norms or
developmental
milestones.
03
Integrating all the
information gathered
to develop a
comprehensive
understanding of the
individual's language
abilities.
SynthesisData Analysis
Comparison

7. 1 2 3
Goals
Establish specific,
measurable, and
achievable language
goals to guide the action
plan.
Recommendations
Based on the evaluation
findings, provide tailored
recommendations for
intervention, therapy, or
educational support.
Implementation
Desarrollar un plan de
acción integral, que
incluya cronogramas,
recursos y
responsabilidades.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND
ACTION PLAN

9. THANK YOU
SO MUCH!