Event

Psychometrics in Applied Linguistics

Saturday, December 16th, 2006, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Speaker: Ian Isemonger

After a general survey of how psychometrics is relevant to applied linguistics, this presentation will focus on instruments that claim to measure various psychological constructs. These instruments are frequently suggested to teachers as a means of profiling students in the classroom so that they can assist those with particular problems or needs. This presentation will explain the psychometric theory behind such instruments, and methods for determining their validity, so as to enable teachers to make better choices of instrument.

Organization: East Shikoku Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (East Shikoku JALT)

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 500 yen

Venue: Kochi Women's University, Eikokuji Campus, Kochi City (room to be announced)

Location: Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

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