Evaluation as professional development among language program directors and teachers

Session Chairs:  John Norris (Georgetown University) and Nicole Mills (Harvard University)

Abstract: Recent reconceptualizations of evaluation help address many challenges in language education. Presenters report on utilization of evaluation for (a) improving program administration/coordination, (b) raising awareness about curricular and instructional changes, (c) encouraging reflective professional engagement among teaching assistants, and (d) developing educators’ capacities to undertake evaluation for diverse purposes.