Resumen de Some Challenges in Assessment for Teacher Licensure, Program Accreditation, and Educational Reform.
The author discusses issues relating to language teacher training, licensure, and assessment in the U.S., particularly commenting on the evaluation of foreign language teacher proficiency. He addresses the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency guidelines, as well as notes challenges to determining language proficiency. Other topics explored include the differences between accreditation and licensure assessment, variations between individual states' standards for education, and potential conflicts of interest relating to ACTFL test taking and administration.
