ASSESSMENT ADVISORY TEAM

As the name of the journal suggests, assessment is central to the identity of JLARF (Journal of Language Assessment Research Foundation. Our journal is fundamentally about assessment, and our Assessment Advisory Team is dedicated to empowering scholars—from sophomores and undergraduates to postgraduates—to develop assessments and measurement tools that are perfectly suited to the unique demands of their research. Rather than simply following trends, our focus is on providing the practical guidance and resources needed to design assessments that meet the highest standards of accuracy, feasibility, validity, and reliability. Our team works closely with scholars to understand the specific objectives and challenges of their study, ensuring that every tool is precisely calibrated to yield trustworthy and meaningful results. With JLARF’s support, researchers can confidently build a robust framework that suit their exact needs, knowing that the collaborative design measures the intended construct with optimum accuracy.

Our team provides comprehensive assistance in developing and refining assessment plans for your research participants, corpus, and models. We offer support in:

• Designing Proficiency Tests: We craft English language learning assessments tailored to a wide range of contexts and proficiency levels. Whether it’s for language institutes using specific teaching resources or bilingual schools with diverse curricula, our approach ensures that every aspect of language competence—from grammar and vocabulary to the four essential skills—is thoroughly and accurately gauged.
• Designing ESP Assessments: We also specialize in developing English for Specific Purposes (ESP) tests. Recognizing that many organizations offering ESP courses face challenges in designing assessments that truly reflect professional competency, our team provides the expertise needed to create rigorous, reliable tools. These assessments ensure that professionals have mastered the specialized content required to excel in their fields, addressing a critical gap where conventional standards often fall short.
• Developing Data Collection Instruments: Assisting in the design and construction of reliable Likert-type questionnaires and other survey tools to collect critical data, even in challenging clinical research settings.
• Building Assessment Frameworks: Guiding you through the creation of detailed testing procedures, measurement scales, test rubrics, evaluation criteria, and decision-making models that form the backbone of effective assessment.
• Innovating Assessment Models: Collaborating on the purpose, design, and practical frameworks for portfolio, dynamic, convergent, and divergent assessments, ensuring that your evaluation strategies are both creative and rigorous.
• Customizing and Validating Tests: Advising on the development of tailored linguistic and psychological tests based on your research findings, and supporting you through various validation procedures to ensure reliability and accuracy.

At JLARF, we are passionate about raising awareness of the critical role that assessment plays—not only in education but also in shaping social and political outcomes. Much like a precision instrument, even a slight misalignment in an assessment tool can yield misleading results, with far-reaching consequences. We are committed to ensuring that every test and evaluation you create is as accurate and reliable as the most finely calibrated tool, helping to drive fair and informed decision-making across all educational contexts. By merging innovative design with established assessment methodologies, our team not only strengthens the scientific rigor of your work but also reinforces JLARF’s core mission of providing a flexible yet focused platform for pioneering research in language assessment.

For further inquiry, please fill out the following form and our assessment advisory team will contact you for befitting assistance and support.