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The authors first indicate how one must understand the old
recognition that apparently individual behavior within any family
must be understood in terms of the whole. They then investigate
features of this whole, first as a local production and then in the
historical context to which it is respons
The increasing reliance of our educational system on standardized
tests has precipitated a national debate. This debate, however, has
proceeded with little attention to the tests themselves. This book
makes a scholarly contribution to the debate by using the methods
of discourse analysis to examine not only representative material
from reading tests but also children's responses to it. The book is
particularly attentive to the role of culture in shaping children's
understanding of what they read.
From Testing to Assessment: English as an International Language
provides a critical review of conventional and alternative
approaches to the assessment of English literacy skills in various
parts of the world. It presents empirical studies conducted in
three major settings: in countries such as Japan and Brazil where
English functions as the language of international commernce; in
multilingual countries such as Nigeria and Zimbabwe where English
is the national language of education and government; and in such
countries as Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States where
English is the dominant language.The book opens with a discussion
of language assessment in relation to debates about the nature of
literacy; it concludes with a discussion of policy implications,
which is grounded in literacy theory as well as in practical
constraints such as available human and material resources.
From Testing to Assessment: English as an International Language
provides a critical review of conventional and alternative
approaches to the assessment of English literacy skills in various
parts of the world. It presents empirical studies conducted in
three major settings: in countries such as Japan and Brazil where
English functions as the language of international commernce; in
multilingual countries such as Nigeria and Zimbabwe where English
is the national language of education and government; and in such
countries as Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States where
English is the dominant language. The book opens with a discussion
of language assessment in relation to debates about the nature of
literacy; it concludes with a discussion of policy implications,
which is grounded in literacy theory as well as in practical
constraints such as available human and material resources.
Listening is one of the most important parts of our relationship
with God. Our ability to listen and receive instruction is what
defines our lives as Christians. The Bible is alive with the voice
of God and much emphasis is on the outworked consequence as to
whether that voice is heard, heeded and acted upon. Recognising the
voice of God is only the first step towards the act of 'listening'.
Without confidently knowing the mind of Christ and interpreting
correctly his voice, we cannot apply what we receive into decisive
actions of faith. Contained in this instruction book of 'listening'
is also the call to 'look'. The author explains how God opens our
eyes to the world as if we are looking through His. It is a crucial
part in the process of interpreting the signs of the times we live
in. We are warned that without having this capacity to look, see,
listen and understand that believers will be in danger of falling
into complacency, deception and sin. However, if we 'listen', we
can have the mind of Christ that will change our and others lives.
Issachar Ministries is named after the tribe of Issachar who in the
time of King David was renowned for having men of prayer who
"understood the times and knew what Israel should do" (1 Chronicles
12.32). The objective of the Ministry is to seek understanding,
from a Biblical perspective, of current events both in Britain and
on the international scene and equip believers to meet the
challenges. www.issacharministries.co.uk
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Tender (Paperback)
D Clifford Hill
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R349
Discovery Miles 3 490
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In 'Free at Last?' Dr Clifford speaks from personal experience to
provide a penetrating analysis of the deep social problems
affecting our inner-city communities.
The increasing reliance of our educational system on
standardized tests has precipitated a national debate. This debate,
however, has proceeded with little attention to the tests
themselves. This book makes a scholarly contribution to the debate
by using the methods of discourse analysis to examine not only
representative material from reading tests but also children's
responses to it. The book is particularly attentive to the role of
culture in shaping children's understanding of what they read.
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