An Evaluation of the Foreign Language Placement Program at the University of Maryland.

Autor/inn/en	Van Arsdale, Peter W.; und weitere
Institution	Maryland Univ., College Park. Counseling Center.
Titel	An Evaluation of the Foreign Language Placement Program at the University of Maryland.
Quelle	(1970), (25 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Academic Achievement; Aptitude Tests; College Language Programs; College Students; Educational Objectives; Language Ability; Language Skills; Languages; Modern Language Curriculum; Modern Languages; Motivation; Program Evaluation; Student Placement; Success; Modern Language Aptitude Test + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schulleistung; Aptitude test; Eignungsprüfung; Eignungstest; Collegestudent; Educational objective; Bildungsziel; Erziehungsziel; Language skill; Sprachkompetenz; Language; Sprache; Gegenwartssprache; psychologische; Motivation (psychologisch); Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Schülerpraktikum; Erfolg
Abstract	Relationships between Modern Language Aptitude (MLA) test scores and grades for French, German, and Spanish were determined. Analyses within courses 01, 05, 06, 07, and 11 were conducted. Successful and unsuccessful students and their MLA scores were identified in each course. Results indicated that placement was generally more successful in the advanced courses. Statistical artifacts such as restriction of range and motivational variables were discussed as possible explanations. Specific recommendations for new placement levels were made and adopted beginning in June 1970. It is recommended that the evaluation system employed be conducted periodically to insure optimal student placement. (Author)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC