Towards a Communicative Test of Reading and Language Use for Classical Greek

Poupounaki-Lappa, Polyxeni; Peristeri, Tzortzina; Coniam, David

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“…A few months ago, we were informed of the written exams of Classical Greek provided by Language Cert, an internationally recognised company that offers levels A1 and A2 online, for anyone who wishes to assess their level of knowledge in Greek (Poupounaki-Lappa et al ., 2021). We found the exams challenging, yet extremely interesting; even though the tests follow communicative principles and are a mixture of authentic and level-adapted materials, at times they draw on classical texts that embody the spirit of Greek writers and their works.…”

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Ancient Greek for Kids: From Theory to Praxis

Manolidou

Goula

Sakka

2022

J. of Class. Teach.

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This essay presents the methods, as well as the pedagogical effects, findings and results of introducing Ancient Greek in the curriculum of children between three and 12 years old as evidenced over 27 years in the method of Elliniki Agogi. Elliniki Agogi is an award-winning private educational institute established in Greece in the mid-1990s at a time when the teaching of Ancient Greek was questioned and dramatically reduced from the public curriculum. Its aim is to safeguard learning that has its roots in Ancient Greek and to continue to introduce students to the Greek civilisation and its language, using effective, entertaining and artistic methods. This endeavour was based on specific pedagogical models; by learning through experience and through a communication-orientated educational process. With concomitant, cautious organisation and preparation of each lesson a diversified educational curriculum is created that connects the students to their distant past while experiencing positive emotions, filled with ethical paradigms that contribute later to master a fully-shaped personality. 27 years later, studies have come to prove the positive influence of learning Ancient Greek in children's linguistic and mental abilities. The following study conducted is distinctive in the detailed pedagogical method it provides and validates the importance of teaching the Ancient Greek language to children as early as possible.

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Ancient Greek for Kids: From Theory to Praxis

Manolidou

Goula

Sakka

2022

J. of Class. Teach.

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“…In its implementation using the standard level that has been set (NATSIUK & BABII, 2019). The CEFR has successfully improved the skills of foreign languages learned such as writing skills (Zou & Zhang, 2017), reading skills (Poupounaki-Lappa et al, 2021), speaking skills (Yoshitomi, 2021), and listening skills (He & Chen, 2017). The CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Language) is a framework for studying foreign language competencies that is initiated by Europe and is currently included in international standards International (Yin & Ahmad, 2021).…”

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The Development of CEFR-Based Nahwu And Shorof Learning Evaluation in MA An-Nur Jagasatru Cirebon

Ahmad

Hania

Sofa

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This study aimed to determine the implementation and development of CEFR-based nahwu and shorof learning evaluations at MA An-Nur Jagasatru Cirebon. The research methodology used is the research and development method. In the development of this research, we used the Rowntree model, which was consisted of three stages, namely the planning stage, the development stage, and the evaluation stage. The trial phase began with the validation of material experts and linguists. Then, after being revised, the product was tested on class X students, namely 8 students for testing prototype 1 and 21 students for testing prototype 2. The results showed that the average score of material experts was 85%, which meant the product was considered very good, and linguists 88%, which meant the product was considered very good. Then at the testing stage of prototype 1, an average score of 64.37, which meant the product was considered quite good, and at the testing stage of prototype 2, an average score of 74.71, which meant it was considered very good. Based on interviews with teachers, they obtained very good results. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the evaluation of nahwu and shorof learning based on CEFR is feasible and effective as an evaluation tool in nahwu and shorof learning, especially in MA An-Nur Jagasatru Cirebon.

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Validating Communicative Tests of Reading and Language Use of Classical Greek

Coniam

Poupounaki-Lappa

Peristeri

2021

J. of Class. Teach.

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This paper builds on the work presented previously in this journal by Poupounaki-Lappa et al. (2021), which described the development of a communicative test of Reading and Language Use of Classical Greek calibrated to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) at levels A1 and A2 (Council of Europe, 2001). In the current paper, the two tests of Classical Greek are calibrated both together and to the CEFR. In addition to describing the methodology for comparing the two separate tests of Classical Greek, the paper is also designed to be of interest to educators of other classical languages. It is hoped that they may find it useful not only by facilitating robust test design, but also by demonstrating the methods by which tests can be linked together on a common scale (as with the CEFR) or linking tests one to another (e.g., different end-of-year tests, at different points in time).

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Towards a Communicative Test of Reading and Language Use for Classical Greek

Cited by 4 publications

References 11 publications

Ancient Greek for Kids: From Theory to Praxis

Ancient Greek for Kids: From Theory to Praxis

The Development of CEFR-Based Nahwu And Shorof Learning Evaluation in MA An-Nur Jagasatru Cirebon

Validating Communicative Tests of Reading and Language Use of Classical Greek

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