Shohamy article

Shohamy article: The language assessment process: A “multiplism” perspective

This article was on multiplism perspective on assessment; using a variety of assessments be it self assessment, group assessment, use of portfolios, paper & pencil tests, observations, and interviews. There was a lot of information on do’s and don’ts for putting together when thinking about assessment.
The article went from discussing the importance of knowing the purpose of the assessment to the reporting of assessment results. There was many points in between these two; defining, selecting, designing, administering, determining, assessing, and interpreting of an assessment.
It also covered the importance of reliability and validity. These two concepts are stressed for all the readings I have done so far. The question of making sure that the assessment is reliable and valid in making sure that the assessment measure what the content or curriculum covers in a class instruction. Is this assessment going to assist both the student and teacher make learning more effective?
The importance of the test being ethical and moral, making sure that the assessment is not biased in any way.