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    International assessment and local contexts: a case study of an English language initiative in higher education institutes in Egypt

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    Authors
    Khalifa, Hanan
    Khabbazbashi, Nahal
    Abdelsalam, Samar
    Said, Mohsen Elmahdy
    Affiliation
    Cambridge English Language Assessment
    Cairo University
    Issue Date
    2015-11-07
    Subjects
    English language assessment
    language assessment
    Egypt
    X162 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
    
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    Abstract
    Within the long-term objectives of English language reform in higher education (HE) institutes across Egypt and increasing employability in the global job market, the Center for Advancement of Postgraduate Studies and Research in Cairo University (CAPSCU), Cambridge English Language Assessment and the British Council (Egypt) have implemented a multi-phase upskilling program aimed at enhancing the workplace language skills of socially disadvantaged undergraduates, developing teachers’ pedagogical knowledge and application, providing both students and teachers with a competitive edge in the job markets through internationally recognised certification and the introduction of 21st century skills such as digital-age literacy and effective communication in HE, and, lastly, integrating international standards for teaching, learning and assessment within the local context. This paper reports on a mixed methods research study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of this initiative and its impact at the micro and macro levels. The research focused on language progression, learner autonomy, motivation towards digital learning and assessment, improvements in pedagogical knowledge and teaching practices. Standardised assessment, attitudinal and perceptions surveys, and observational data were used. Findings suggested a positive impact of the upskilling program, illustrated how international collaborations can provide the necessary skills for today’s global job market, and highlighted areas for consideration for upscaling the initiative.
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    Khalifa H, Khabbazbashi N, Abdelsalam S, Said M.E (2015) 'International assessment and local contexts: a case study of an English language initiative in higher education institutes in Egypt', Papers in Language Testing and Assessment, 4 (1), pp.1-30.
    Publisher
    Association for Language Testing and Assessment of Australia and New Zealand
    Journal
    Papers in Language Testing and Assessment
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10547/622343
    Additional Links
    http://www.altaanz.org/uploads/5/9/0/8/5908292/khalifa_et_al.pdf
    Type
    Article
    Language
    en
    ISSN
    2201-0009
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