Journal article
Examining Rater Performance on the CELBAN Speaking: A Many-Facets Rasch Measurement Analysis
Abstract
Internationally educated nurses’ (IENs) English language proficiency is critical to professional licensure as communication is a key competency for safe practice. The Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) is Canada’s only Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) referenced examination used in the context of healthcare regulation. This high-stakes assessment claims proof of proficiency for IENs seeking licensure in Canada …
Authors
Wang P; Coetzee K; Strachan A; Monteiro S; Cheng L
Journal
Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics, Vol. 23, No. 2, pp. 73–95
Publisher
University of New Brunswick Libraries - UNB
DOI
10.37213/cjal.2020.30436
ISSN
1481-868X