Document Types
Individual Presentation
Start Date
2-24-2024 3:20 PM
End Date
2-24-2024 3:40 PM
Track
Culture and Pedagogy
Abstract
Many Spanish HL acquisition studies have used proficiency assessments developed for L2 learners to meet investigation standards. However, few researchers present any validity evidence of these instruments’ appropriateness for HL learners. In this presentation, I inspect the validity evidence of one of the most popular proficiency tests: the DELE test.
Recommended Citation
Saez-Fajardo, Sara and Bowles, Melissa A., "Proficiency assessment in bilingualism research: How valid are our measures?" (2024). 11th National Symposium on Spanish as a Heritage Language. 30.
https://digitalcommons.tamusa.edu/heritage_spanish/SCHEDULE/Saturday/30
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Proficiency assessment in bilingualism research: How valid are our measures?
Many Spanish HL acquisition studies have used proficiency assessments developed for L2 learners to meet investigation standards. However, few researchers present any validity evidence of these instruments’ appropriateness for HL learners. In this presentation, I inspect the validity evidence of one of the most popular proficiency tests: the DELE test.
