Conference Papers

How does washback influence teaching? Implications for Hong Kong

Title:
How does washback influence teaching? Implications for Hong Kong
Authors:
- Cheng, Liying
Year Published:
1996
Education Categories:
- F Learning & Teaching
  - FA General Teaching Strategies, Different Instructional Methods
Keywords:
Teaching and Learning Washback Teaching English (Second Language) Evaluation Methods Foreign Countries Language Tests Questionnaires Research Methodology Secondary Education Test Norms
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1990-1997.6
Level:
- Secondary Education
Abstract:
By employing qualitative and quantitative methods, the author focuses on the washback effect of the revised Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination in English in Hong Kong secondary schools. Findings indicate that the washback effect of the Examination brings about changes in teaching materials, largely due to the commercial characteristics of the Hong Kong society.
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Conference Papers
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/dc7a9433
Entry Date:
2010-09-22