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Australian Review of Applied Linguistics - Volume 13, Issue 2, 1990
Volume 13, Issue 2, 1990
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Latent trait estimates of rater reliability in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Author(s): Patrick Griffinpp.: 1–22 (22)More LessThe study examined the effects of fixed criteria, training and moderation on reliability of ratings assigned to written scripts. Using an item response analysis, consistency of inter and intra rater reliability of scoring patterns were examined under changing conditions. Ratings were assigned twice under workshop conditions and once under unsupervised isolated conditions. The workshops were used to identify criteria used by raters and then to obtain an agreed set of criteria using a consensus moderation approach. Results indicate that raters are influenced by their backgrounds, the moderation procedure and by the criteria depending on the circumstances under which the ratings were assigned. However a lack of fit of the ratings to a single dimension model over time, suggests that the raters may change their criteria under different conditions. Although similar ratings may be assigned, different criteria are employed by the same rater over time. The results seriously question the use of classical measurement approaches in the assessment of rater reliability.
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Bilingual professionals in the workforce
Author(s): Helen Borlandpp.: 23–39 (17)More LessThe National Policy on Languages (Lo Bianco 1987) seeks to promote the importance and benefit of the the learning and maintenance of languages other than English for Australia’s economic development and achievement of greater social justice and equity in service delivery. In response to the policy this paper reports on research undertaken to assess the use of languages other than English (LOTE) and attitudes to their use in the professional workforce in Australia. Data collected focuses on organizations in sectors where interaction with non-English speaking clients takes place. Two groups of professionals (professionals within organizations and recent graduates with language majors) and one of management of organizations were surveyed. Results reported cover languages and how they are used and the extent of recognition of the value of LOTE. Whilst findings indicate considerable levels of use of LOTE, they also highlight inconsistencies in the views of management, a lack of awareness of the extent and nature of LOTE use and a devaluing of LOTE skills.
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A review of bilingual education in Aboriginal Australia
Author(s): Mary-Anne Galepp.: 40–80 (41)More LessThis paper reviews the state of bilingual education in Aboriginal Australia today. Critical issues associated with the current bilingual debate are raised and discussed in relation to existing and past programs with evidence presented from both sides. The paper addresses the issue of Aboriginalization of schools and the positive impact this will have on bilingual education in Australia in the future. Aboriginal people themselves are now making the decisions about their own school language programs. The fate of bilingual education is, to a large extent, in their hands.
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Through the glass darkly?
Author(s): Marta Rado and Lois Fosterpp.: 81–96 (16)More LessThe implementation of the National Policy on Languages depends on a viable infrastructure including qualified teachers, effective methodologies, suitable materials, equitable access to a range of courses and, significantly, some agreement and flexibility within that concensus on the nature and purposes of tertiary language courses. This paper illuminates the various approaches tertiary language teachers have adopted in response to the recommendations of the National Policy, the pressures of the Dawkin’s era in higher education and their view on the value of studying languages. The paper also makes recommendations as to how to reconcile the conflicting views that emerge.
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Gender differences in a bilingual Tamil-English community
Author(s): Vanithamani Saravanpp.: 97–113 (17)More LessIn this paper the relationship between socio-cultural, socio-economic factors and linguistic variables in a bilingual community in Singapore is examined. The results show that education and socio-economic status correlate significantly with linguistic variables. Socio-economic status and socio-psychological factors best help to explain gender differences in linguistic variation.
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