New Directions 2018 Malaysia: Call for papers

The 6^th New Directions in English Language Assessment conference (New Directions)

New Directions is a series of expert-led regional events brings international and national perspectives on trends and approaches in English language assessment linked to teaching and learning, it is an annual conference organised by the British Council and hosted in different countries every year. The conference is a space where global thought leaders, policy makers, key decisions makers, educational professionals and academics can interact, exchange information, and keep abreast of leading developments in the field of English language teaching, learning, and assessment. In which we aim to:

• Share approaches and solutions to language assessment challenges in the region and internationally
• Provide a unique platform to open the communication circle between language assessment academics, policy makers and practitioners
• Connect local, national, regional and global agendas in language assessment
• Provide a global network for policy makers and practitioners working in the field of English Language Assessment
• Support evidence-led decisions deriving from research
• Support global thought leadership in assessment

This year, the conference will be held from 22 – 23 October 2018, at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The main theme of this year conference is - Standards in Learning Systems: The design, use, and implementation of language standards and proficiency frameworks in language testing and assessment, and the link between standards, assessment and the wider educational context, such as curriculum design. 

The call for papers is now open until 31 July 2018, and we would like to invite you to submit your proposals before the deadline. Please visit https://www.britishcouncil.my/new-directions/call-for-papers for more information.