IELTS Preparation in New Zealand: an Investigation into the Nature of the Courses and Evidence of Washback

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IELTS Preparation in New Zealand: an Investigation into the Nature of the Courses and Evidence of Washback

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In recent years, the impact of major tests and examinations on language teaching and learning has become an area of significant interest for testers and teachers alike. One aspect of test impact is washback, which is traditionally described as the negative effects that result from a test. It is said to create a narrowing of the curriculum in the classroom so that teachers and learners focus solely on the areas to be tested. On the other hand, there have been attempts to generate positive wash...

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08 Nov, 2021

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Hayes, Belinda M

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Test impact / English study and teaching / English ability testing / Test-taking skills / Test washback / IELTS / School: School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies / 139999 Education not elsewhere classified / Marsden: 330109 Assessment and Evaluation / Marsden: 420101 English (Language Studies) / Marsden: 380201 Applied Linguistics and Educational Linguistics / Degree Discipline: Applied Linguistics / Degree Level: Doctoral / Degree Name: Doctor of Philosophy / Education not elsewhere classified

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