AAPPL评级员认证

The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL)不同于任何其他星际网赌登录. AAPPL is a web-based proficiency and performance assessment of K-12 standards-based language learning. It assesses tasks across the three modes of communication as defined by the 学习语言的世界准备标准. AAPPL评级员认证 is only awarded in the languages in which the AAPPL is offered: Arabic, 中文(普通话), 英语/考试, 法国, 德国, 意大利, 日本, 朝鲜文, 葡萄牙语, 和西班牙语.

AAPPL Raters are recruited on an as-needed basis according to the volume of AAPPL testing. ACTFL generally accepts applications once a year—typically between late April and early August. 在认证, raters will work as independent contractors for ACTFL’s test administration partner, 国际语文测试协会(线性时不变).

AAPPL认证评级员申请 现在开放,将于2024年8月1日关闭. The application is currently open for the following 8 languages including: Chinese, 英语, 法国, 德国, 日本, 葡萄牙语, 俄罗斯, 和西班牙语. Currently, we are not seeking raters for the other 3 languages (Arabic, 意大利 or 朝鲜文). If we need raters for those languages, we will update this webpage.

Successful applicants will be invited to pursue Certification as an AAPPL Rater by completing an online certification course. The Certification is a 4-week course including approximately 20 hours of material. It is largely self-paced through online modules, but opportunities for synchronous interaction (e.g.(缩放办公时间). The time of year this course is typically offered has been moved to the summer to better accommodate candidates. The course will launch in early August 2024 and remain open until the end of September.

成为评级员的先决条件:

  • ACTFL-certified AAPPL raters will rate AAPPL tests from their home computers. As such, a high-speed (not dial up) connection is required.
  • All AAPPL raters must demonstrate a minimum proficiency of Advanced - Mid in the language in which they will rate. 如果评价者不是该语言的第一语言使用者, with all higher education completed either in the target language or by majoring/specializing in that language, then an OPIc will be required to document the rater’s language proficiency. This will be arranged by ACTFL prior to enrollment in the AAPPL certification workshop.
  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Ideal candidates have a background in proficiency assessment and preference is given to candidates with language teaching experience.
  • All candidates must be able to obtain an EIN number and/or legally authorized to work in the U.S.

AAPPL认证电子课程:

AAPPL认证课程是一门在线课程, which includes self-guided modules with asynchronous activities and meetings, 以及可选的基于同步缩放的办公时间. The AAPPL Certification eCourse is a four-week course and includes an estimated 20-25 hours of material. The course will launch early August 2024 and remain open until the end of September 2024.

认证过程:

  • 完成所有自导模块
  • Attend optional virtual office hours hosted by an AAPPL Quality Assurance Advisor as needed
  • Successfully complete the practice and certification rounds of rating of Interpersonal Listening & Speaking (ILS) along with Presentational Writing (PW) samples

评价员的角色

  • Ability to apply the AAPPL rating criteria to the AAPPL rating process to make sound rating judgments
  • Availability to serve as a rater (线性时不变-paid consultant) – particularly during the busiest periods of the year (mid-March through early June and November through early December)
  • Ability to be an independent learner and rater who utilizes available resources and can reflect on their own rating practices to then make changes accordingly
  • Rate ILS and PW samples accurately, reliably, and in a timely manner
  • Participate in norming sessions to prepare for the two busiest rating periods and in readiness activities to maintain the rating standards between busy periods
  • Be responsive to AAPPL quality assurance (QA) advisors for your language(s), as well as to ACTFL and 线性时不变 staff in support of rating and QA activities
  • 技术能力强

维护AAPPL认证

Once a rater is certified, they maintain their certification under the following circumstances:

  • 评级员保持一个活跃的评级记录
  • The rater maintains an acceptable interrater reliability rate
  • The rater participates in ACTFL-hosted readiness events (annual norming and/or a refresher event) as needed
  • 评分者参加actfl主办的虚拟办公时间, 基准测试活动, or focused re-norming activities based on the needs of the rater