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Innovation in Language Learning 16th Edition 2023

Language Skills Assessment: A Standardized Reference Framework for Burkina Faso

Rabiyatou H. Zigani; Christine Evain; Michael Moore; Spencer Hawkridge

Abstract

The assessment of language skills plays a crucial role in language teaching and learning, but in Burkina Faso the absence of a standardized reference framework is a major challenge. This article explores the issues in assessing language skills in this context. We highlight current shortcomings, including the lack of common standards for assessing language skills, which has implications for language teaching. We propose a needs analysis of language skills assessment in Burkina Faso, highlighting the obstacles encountered by teachers and learners. We also examine international best practices in language assessment to provide insights into how to develop a framework adapted to the Burkina Faso context. In conclusion, this article argues for the development of a standardized reference framework for language skills assessment in Burkina Faso. Such a framework could not only improve the quality of language teaching, but also facilitate Burkina Faso's integration into the international language teaching community. This is a crucial step towards strengthening learners' language skills through progress monitoring and feedback mechanisms. This also paves the way for international collaborations and Internationalisation at home projects.

 

Keywords

Language skills assessment, Standardized reference framework, Burkina Faso, International best practices, language learning

 

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Publication date: 2023/11/10
ISBN: 979-12-80225-69-6
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