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 World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. 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 October through early January. 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).

The application to become a certified AAPPL Rater is 现在打开. ACTFL is currently seeking candidates proficient in the following languages: Arabic, 中国人, 英语, 法国, 德国, 意大利, 日本, 朝鲜文, 葡萄牙语, 俄罗斯, 和西班牙语.

马上申请


Successful applicants will be invited to pursue Certification as an AAPPL Rater by completing an online certification course, 从2023年12月初开始. 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., web-based meetings or webinars) will be made available. 申请截止日期为 星期天, 11月 4, 2023

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. If a rater is not an L1 speaker of the language, 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.

AAPPL认证电子课程:

The AAPPL Certification Course is an online course, which includes self-guided modules along with synchronous and asynchronous activities and meetings. The AAPPL Certification eCourse is a four-week course and includes an estimated 20-25 hours of material.

认证过程:

  • 完成所有自导模块
  • Attend ACTFL-hosted synchronous online AAPPL Familiarization Workshop sessions
  • Attend 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 11月 through early December)
  • 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

维护AAPPL认证

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

  • The rater maintains an active rating record
  • 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
  • The rater attends ACTFL-hosted virtual office hours, 基准测试活动, or focused re-norming activities based on the needs of the rater