Journal of Language Testing & Assessment (JLTA)
Journal of Language Testing & Assessment (JLTA) is a journal dedicated to promoting and accelerating the dissemination of new research findings. There is a vast array of exciting research activities in linguistics field worldwide. The journal aims to provide academicians and scientists around the globe with a platform to share, promote, and discuss various emerging issues and developments in different areas of language assessment and policy.
Aims & Scope
Journal of Language Testing & Assessment (JLTA) is a journal dedicated to promoting and accelerating the dissemination of new research findings. There is a vast array of exciting research activities in linguistics field worldwide. The journal aims to provide academicians and scientists around the globe with a platform to share, promote, and discuss various emerging issues and developments in different areas of language assessment and policy.
Aims
- To promote and accelerate the dissemination of new research findings across the fields of language assessment and policy globally.
- To provide academicians and scientists worldwide with a platform to share, promote, and discuss emerging issues and developments in all areas of language assessment and policy.
- To foster academic exchange, collaboration, and innovation in interdisciplinary research addressing language testing, evaluation methodologies, and language education policy.
- To advance knowledge and practical understanding of assessment frameworks, validity, reliability, and evidence-based policy in language learning and teaching through rigorous scholarly publication.
Scope
The journal covers a wide range of topics related to language assessment and policy, including but not limited to:
Language Testing and Assessment Practices
- Test design and development, including construct definition, item writing, and test validation across different language skills
- Assessment methods and tools, including traditional testing, performance-based assessment, and technology-enhanced evaluation
- Validity and reliability in language assessment, including psychometric analysis, fairness, and bias in testing practices
- Classroom-based assessment, including formative assessment, feedback strategies, and the integration of assessment with learning
Language Policy and Educational Implications
- Language education policy and planning, including national language policies, standards, and curriculum frameworks
- Language assessment policy and practice, including high-stakes testing, accountability systems, and policy implementation
- Multilingualism and assessment, including language testing in bilingual contexts, heritage language assessment, and plurilingual competence evaluation
- Ethical and social issues in language assessment, including equity in testing, washback effects, and the impact of assessment on language teaching and learning