Pacific Rim Objective Measurement Symposium (PROMS) 2018
Applying Rasch Measurement in Language Assessment and Across the Human Sciences
When
July 25-27, 2018
Where
Shanghai, China
Fudan University
The application of the Rasch model has been increasing exponentially in the field of language testing and assessment, and across the human sciences, more generally. A review of the articles published in Language Testing and Language Assessment Quarterly, two highly-cited journals in the field in the past two decades, reveals that the Rasch model has become one of the dominant research methods, used to address a variety of research questions, most notably the validation of language assessment instruments and the detection of rater effects in performance assessment, such as writing and speaking. A quick search on Google Scholar indicates that over 10,000 papers/books have been published using/discussing Rasch measurement theory since 2016.
PROMS is the annual professional meeting symposium of the Pacific Rim Objective Measurement Society. PROMS was established in 2005 to promote objective measurement around the Pacific Rim by contributing to the research and development of Rasch measurement. The symposium consists of a conference and associated workshops for the sharing of knowledge and applications of the Rasch model with the international community. It has grown into one of the most prominent conferences in the theory and practice of applying the Rasch model in the Asia-Pacific region, and worldwide. It provides a valuable opportunity for both novice and seasoned researchers to discuss important and emerging issues in applying the Rasch model, and to present empirical research featuring the application of the Rasch model in human sciences.
PROMS 2018 will feature three keynote speeches by:
1. Tim McNamara
Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor
School of Languages and Linguistics, University of Melbourne
President, American Association for Applied Linguistics
2. Yan Jin
Professor
School of Foreign Languages, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Chair, the National College English Test Committee, China
3. George Engelhard, Professor
Department of Educational Psychology (Quantitative Methodology)
College of Education, University of Georgia
PROMS 2018 will also feature workshops on the application of the Rasch model in both English and Chinese.
Abstract Submission
PROMS invites presentations on the theory and practice of applying the Rasch model across the human sciences, including business, education, health and psychology. These could include research applying the Rasch model, advances in the practice of measurement, or reviews of modern measurement theory. Topics of submission may include, but are not limited to:
Development and validation of assessment instruments
Rater effects in performance assessment
Fairness of using assessment to make decisions
Assessing language skills such as listening, reading, writing, and speaking
Advances in the practice of measurement
Issues relating to modern measurement theory
Technical issues of the application of the Rasch model
Using the Rasch model collaboratively with other statistical procedures such as G-theory
Following the usual PROMS practice, accepted papers will be allocated to presentation strands with similar focus.
Important Dates:
Abstract Submission: Before 1st April, 2018
Abstract Acceptance : Before 5th May, 2018
Earlybird Registration: Before 30th May, 2018
Selected papers will be published in PROMS Conference Proceedings by Springer-Verlag.
To submit an abstract, please use the following link:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=proms2018
When you click on this link, you will be asked to register for an account at easychair.org. After you register, you can log in and submit your proposal. Questions concerning proposal submission should be addressed to jinsongfan@fudan.edu.cn
All abstracts should have five sections as follows:
1. Aims and key words: The main objective(s) or the goal to achieve (where appropriate) and the relevant hypothesis or hypotheses tested (if there is);
2. Sample: Specified subject status and sample size;
3. Method: The research design, method(s) and procedures (when necessary);
4. Results: The major findings of the study;
5. Conclusions: The main conclusions, implication(s) and significance(s) of the findings.
All abstracts should be prepared in English, and should not exceed 400 words.
Schedule
1. July 23, 2018
Morning-Afternoon
Using Rasch Model in Language Assessment: An Introduction to Winsteps (English)
Workshop 01
Associate Professor, Yan Zi
Morning-Afternoon
Using Rasch Model in L2 Writing Research: An Introduction to Facets (Chinese)
Workshop 02
Dr. Xun Yan, Associate Professor Jinsong Fan
2. July 24, 2018
Applying Extended Rasch Models Using R And Rstudio
Dr. Hudson Golino
Morning - Afternoon
Using Rasch Model in Language Assessment: An Introduction to Winsteps (English)
Workshop 01
Associate Professor, Yan Zi
3. July 26, 2018
Morning
Emoxicon: Combining Data Mining and Rasch Modeling to Identify Emotions in Texts
Dr. Hudson Golino
4. July 27, 2018
What Does Rasch Measurement Offer Develop English Language Testing in the Orient?
Professor Trevor Bond