Changing Language Teaching Through Language Testing

The book explores the washback effect of the 1996 Hong Kong Certificate of Education in English on secondary school teaching and learning. It utilizes both quantitative and qualitative research methods to analyze the impact at macro and micro levels, revealing how the examination influenced educational stakeholders and classroom dynamics. Key findings highlight changes in teachers' attitudes, teaching content, and classroom interactions. Additionally, it presents the idea of using tests as catalysts for innovation in educational practices.