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Canadian Language Benchmarks Online Self-Assessment

Canadian Language Benchmarks Online Self-Assessment . AGENDA. AGENDA. Introductions What is it? Project History Objectives Overview Intended Users Technical Requirements Timelines Promotional Material Test Screen Shots. WHAT. WHAT.

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Canadian Language Benchmarks Online Self-Assessment

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  1. Canadian Language Benchmarks Online Self-Assessment

  2. AGENDA AGENDA • Introductions • What is it? • Project History • Objectives • Overview • Intended Users • Technical Requirements • Timelines • Promotional Material • Test Screen Shots

  3. WHAT WHAT • The online tests are task-based, self-assessment instruments based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks • Assesses the two language skill areas of Reading and Listening • The tool assesses English and/or French proficiency on a scale from Benchmark 1 to 9

  4. HISTORY HISTORY • 2004 - Feasibility Study for Online test development • Findings: No computer adaptive testing available for low stakes purpose • Proposed Concept: Web-based, low-stakes language assessment tools based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) • A partnership was formed between The Centre for Education & Training (TCET) and the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)

  5. HISTORY HISTORY • English and French online self-assessments were developed: • The Canadian Language Benchmarks – Online Self-Assessment (CLB-OSA.ca) • Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens – Autoévaluation en Ligne (NCLC-AEL.ca) • First Project involved development and piloting in Canada and Offshore (Japan, China and India)

  6. HISTORY HISTORY • Piloting involved testing: • Functionality of test on and offshore • Accessibility, ease of navigation • Clarity of instruction, ease of access to support materials • Delivery/technical requirements • Pilot test results were compiled, report submitted, and test was shelved

  7. HISTORY HISTORY • In 2008, awarded the contract implement the • CLB-OSA.ca and NCLC-AEL.ca Nationally. • Website and content were adjusted according to the previous project’s report and recommendations • The applications were piloted across Canada and offshore (China, India), and the site was launched live

  8. CURRENTLY CURRENTLY • The tests are live online and accessible by all • To date: • Over 3000 registered users • Contract pilot target 480; piloted to over 1000 • Marketed to over 200 organizations across Canada • Links to Settlement.org, CCLB, Citizenship & Immigration Canada

  9. CURRENTLY CURRENTLY • 2009 – Awarded a new contract to further develop and implement the assessments Nationally and Internationally until 2011

  10. OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES • Nationally and Internationally implement the tool in English and French • Develop, pilot and implement new forms of the test • Provide information to users regarding: • language proficiency • training/accreditation requirements in Canada

  11. OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES • Provide information to: • newcomers, settlement workers, immigration information counsellors, educators, etc. • Evaluation of the usability and effectiveness of the tools and support resources

  12. OVERVIEW OVERVIEW • Provides users with access to a proficiency determination tool that is: self administered, easy to use, CLB based, provides immediate results • Provides a general indication of English/French language proficiency • Tests areas of Reading and Listening measured on a scale from Benchmark 1 to 9 • Results provided in a range of three levels (1-2-3; 7-8-9) • Provides links to valuable resources

  13. OVERVIEW OVERVIEW • Resources Provide: • Information by province about the CLB • Information about language training across Canada • Information about language proficiency level requirements in Canada for immigration, post secondary studies, professional programs, employment, etc.

  14. INTENDED USERS • Newcomers and prospective immigrants • Adult learners of English and/or French • in training, educational and workplace centres in Canada and abroad • Instructors and trainers of adult learners of English and/or French in Canada and abroad • Counsellors of prospective immigrants and Newcomers to Canada

  15. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS • To use the online assessment website, computers and Internet browsers should meet the following minimum requirements:

  16. www.languagetest.ca www.testdelangue.ca

  17. Click on the Benchmark levels to read a brief description of each Benchmark. Click on the Province/Territory and find out more information about the Canadian Language Benchmarks, assessments offices and other related links.

  18. SURVEYS SURVEYS • Demographic data and Feedback from test-takers is presently being collected through on-line surveys through • All data will be compiled and analyzed to further develop and implement the test • A future survey is being developed as part of the application

  19. Developed by: Funded by:

  20. Contact Info: • Gillian Kearns • gkearns@tcet.com • or • clb-osasupport@tcet.com • Daphné Blouin-Carbonneau • dbcarbonneau@language.ca • or • support@nclc-ael.ca

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