的 Oral Proficiency Interview – Computer (OPIc) is an internet-delivered test which provides valid and reliable oral proficiency testing on a large scale. It was developed in response to the increased worldwide demand for the testing of oral language proficiency. 的 computer delivered assessment emulates the ‘live’ OPI, but delivery of questions is through a carefully designed computer program, 通过虚拟化身. Thus, the test can be taken on demand and at a time convenient to the candidate and proctor.
OPIc评级认证
认证(通过招聘/邀请)
ACTFL OPIc评级认证 is by recruitment or invitation only. ACTFL hosts OPIc Certification Workshops whenever t在这里 is an increased need for OPIc raters. If recommended, certified raters may be hired by ACTFL’s test administration partner, 国际语言测试l.
我们目前不认证OPIc评级员, 然而, if you would like to be placed on an interest list you can fill out 这种形式. We will then contact you when the application for OPIc certification is live.
成为OPIc评级员的先决条件:
- All OPIc Raters must demonstrate a minimum oral proficiency of 优越的 用他们将要评价的语言. If a rater is not an L1 speaker of the language, with all higher education completed in the target language, then an OPI will be required to document the rater’s language proficiency. This will be arranged by ACTFL prior to enrollment in the OPIc certification workshop.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- 教学, testing, tutoring, writing, translating, copy editing, or similar experience required.
- As a certified ACTFL OPIc Rater, you will rate OPIcs from your home computer. As such, a high-speed (not dial up) connection is required. You will complete tests as an independent contractor and as assigned by the ACTFL’s designee, 国际语言测试(LTI).
的 OPIc评级认证 is an online course, which includes self-guided modules along with synchronous and asynchronous activities and sessions. 的 OPIc Certification Program is a four-week course and includes an estimated 20-25 hours of material. 的 online program focuses on the to OPIc test structure and logic and includes a series of rating activities which require a rater to demonstrate the ability to make reliable rating judgements according to the ACTFL口语能力指南.
During the certification process, candidates will:
- 熟悉OPIc
- 理解，内化，并应用 ACTFL水平指南2012 -口语
- Recognize and apply the Assessment Criteria for each of the major ACTFL proficiency levels and sublevels
- Assess whether a response meets or does not meet the targeted level of a task.
During the Certification process, candidates must:
- 完成所有自导模块
- Attend ACTFL-hosted synchronous online OPIc Familiarization Workshop sessions
- Attend virtual office hours hosted by an OPIc Quality Assurance Advisor as needed
- Successfully complete the practice and certification rounds of rating OPIc samples.
颁发证书:
- OPIc评级认证 is issued for 4 years.
- OPIc评级认证 must be renewed every 4 years.
- Raters will be asked to participate in benchmarking and norming activities to maintain rating reliability.
维护OPIc Rater认证
一旦OPIc评级员获得认证, they maintain their certification under the following circumstances:
- 的 rater maintains an active rating record
- 的 rater maintains an acceptable interrater reliability rate
- 的 rater participates in an annual norming event, and attends ACTFL-hosted virtual office hours, 基准测试活动, or other focused re-norming activities when necessary.
认证上诉程序
ACTFL is committed to a transparent certification process. While not all individuals who apply for certification achieve it, ACTFL convenes an Appeals Committee on a quarterly basis to reconsider certification decisions. Candidates for an appeal must meet the following criteria:
- Certification materials were evaluated inaccurately and/or
- T在这里 were extenuating circumstances that did not allow for a fair assessment of a candidate’s testing/rating performance
For detailed information on the certification appeals process, visit 在这里.