Dynamic and Diagnostic Language Assessment: Learning across Frameworks to Support Second/Foreign Language Education

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Dynamic and Diagnostic Language Assessment

Learning across Frameworks to Support Second/Foreign Language Education

Edited by: Dmitri Leontjev , Matthew E. Poehner and Ari Huhta
Funded by: University of Jyväskylä

Language: English

Published/Copyright: 2025

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Volume 38 | Trends in Applied Linguistics [TAL]

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How can assessment shed light on learners’ current abilities and help chart a path for their continued development? Dynamic assessment and diagnostic language assessment are both now well established in the second language (L2) field, and while they emerge from different theoretical traditions, they share a commitment to pursuing this question. The chapters in this volume showcase innovative work in both approaches undertaken by leading scholars around the world. Each chapter also offers insight into the complementary nature of the approaches, ultimately raising the possibility of how they might together form a powerful new assessment framework.

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Dmitri Leontjev, University of Jyväskylä, Finland; Matthew Poehner, College of Education at Pennsylvania State University, USA; Ari Huhta, University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

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Frontmatter Open Access Download PDF	I
Contents Open Access Download PDF	V
1 Dynamic and diagnostic language assessment: Exploring synergies Dmitri Leontjev, Matthew E. Poehner and Ari Huhta Open Access Download PDF	1
2 Dynamic assessment of L2 writing: Diagnosing and promoting L2 English learners’ academic writing abilities in the ZPD Lu Yu and Dmitri Leontjev Open Access Download PDF	23
3 Diagnostic assessment of pronunciation in a Korean language classroom: An action research study Susie Kim and Daniel Isbell Open Access Download PDF	53
4 Attribute-based mediation model for EFL listening: The combination of cognitive diagnostic assessment and dynamic assessment Yaru Meng and Hua Fu Open Access Download PDF	73
5 Paving the way for dynamic assessment through diagnostic self-assessment: A comparison of Finnish and Chinese university students Magdalini Liontou and Ari Huhta Open Access Download PDF	97
6 Cross-coupling effects of cognitive diagnostic assessment and dynamic assessment Melissa R. Hunte, Eunice Eunhee Jang and Angelie Ignacio Open Access Download PDF	133
7 From diagnostic descriptors to prognostic recommendations: An OPI–DA framework Matthew E. Poehner, Jie Zhang and Tianyu Qin Open Access Download PDF	165
8 Validity of dynamic language assessment: Re-conceptualizing consequential validity Yong-Won Lee Open Access Download PDF	189
9 A Sociocultural perspective of teachers’ professional development: Using diagnostic assessment to mediate beginning EFL reading Tziona Levi, Julia Schlam-Salman and Susie Russak Open Access Download PDF	213
10 Conceptualising DIALANG 2.0: Is there a role for mediation in a theory-driven approach to computer-based diagnostic language assessment? Luke Harding, Tineke Brunfaut, Ari Huhta and Benjamin Kremmel Open Access Download PDF	237
11 Commentary: Leontjev, Poehner & Huhta (eds.), Dynamic and diagnostic language assessment. Learning across frameworks to support L2 education Marta Antón Open Access Download PDF	265
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eBook published on:

December 1, 2025

eBook ISBN:

9783111233918

Hardcover published on:

December 1, 2025

Hardcover ISBN:

9783111233703

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Front matter:

10

Main content:

278

Illustrations:

4

Coloured Illustrations:

9

Tables:

40

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111233918

eBook ISBN: 9783111233918

Hardcover ISBN: 9783111233703

Keywords for this book

Dynamic assessment; Diagnostic Assessment; Second/Foreign Language (L2); Sociocultural Theory; SLA

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Scholars interested in L2 Assessment and Teaching; University Lecturers; Language Teacher Educators

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