Developing Language Assessment Literacy: Bridging Research, Policy, and Classroom Practice

TEVAL's upcoming TalkTime will be joined by Dina Tsagari, PhD, and Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway who will present a session on developing language assessment literacy by highlighting the evolving intersection of research, policy, and classroom practice. Click the title link for session details!

The TEVAL SIG is pleased to announce it has published another volume of  Shiken 29.1 (April 2025).  Shiken: A Journal of Language Testing and Evaluation in Japan aims to publish articles concerning language assessment issues relevant to assessment professionals, researchers, classroom practitioners and language program administrators. Shiken is dedicated to publishing articles on assessment in various educational contexts in and around Japan. To read the latest issue and to access back issues, please click on the following l

Shiken is seeking submissions for future publications. Shiken - The JALT TEVAL SIG journal is published twice a year in June and December. Submissions received 3 months prior to publication date will be considered, although earlier submission is encouraged to allow time for review and revision. Shiken aims to publish articles concerning language assessment issues relevant to classroom practitioners and language program administrators.

TEVAL holds regular informal meetings on ZOOM. These meetings are a chance for members to get to know each other more and to share experiences, news, and ideas related to testing and assessment in Japan. Join the meeting at anytime within the announced schedule for as long (or as short) as you like. TEVAL SIG members will receive meeting details via email ahead of any scheduled meetings. Please keep an eye out for any messages from us. If you would like contact us about anything, please email us at teval@jalt.org. We look forward to seeing you.