Some Uses of Evaluation in Language Programs

Authors

Lyle F. Bachman

Publication Date

1987-01-01

Abstract

While classroom teachers and program administrators often spend a great deal of time keeping records and gathering information for evaluation, it is not always clear that this information is used for evaluation, or what the use of the evaluation is. Information gathering is only one aspect of evaluation, and the other aspect - -decision-making, is often not adequately considered. The fundamental use of evaluation is to provide information for decision-making, and the uses of evaluation are thus related to the kinds of decisions to be made. The most lasting use of evaluation, however, is not the specific recommendations it yields, but rather the process itself, by which we can foster attitudes and processes that are at the heart of excellence in teaching.

DOI

10.58837/CHULA.PASAA.17.2.5

First Page

39

Last Page

45

Recommended Citation

Bachman, Lyle F. (1987) "Some Uses of Evaluation in Language Programs," PASAA: Vol. 17: Iss. 2, Article 5.
DOI: 10.58837/CHULA.PASAA.17.2.5
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/pasaa/vol17/iss2/5