Abstract
This article describes the collaboration between faculty at two international
universities, one in France and one in the U.S., who partnered their students to practice and assess oral skills. Using computer-mediated communication with both synchronous and asynchronous elements, the collaboration provided a valuable opportunity for both groups to engage in pedagogically meaningful and structured exchanges integrated into coursework that mirror their future professional situations (O’Dowd et. al., 2020). More specifically, each semester, the U.S. TESOL students interview and assess French speaking English language learners using the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and the Situation Task Action Results (STAR) interview method. This collaboration has fostered valuable interaction
for both groups of participants for over eight years and is adaptable to other contexts and objectives. Its success is due to consistent efforts and flexibility from both sides of the core team and the incorporation of the undergraduate and graduate students.
Recommended Citation
YASSINE-DIAB, N., Torres, C., & Schoonmaker, A. (2026). A Franco-American University Collaboration: Oral Assessment with CEFR and STAR. Journal of English Learner Education. (19)3.
Retrieved from https://stars.library.ucf.edu/jele/vol19/iss3/4
Included in
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Digital Humanities Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Elementary Education Commons, Indigenous Education Commons, Language and Literacy Education Commons, Modern Languages Commons, Other Educational Administration and Supervision Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
Accessibility Statement
This item was created or digitized prior to April 24, 2027, or is a reproduction of legacy media created before that date. It is preserved in its original, unmodified state specifically for research, reference, or historical recordkeeping. In accordance with the ADA Title II Final Rule, the University Libraries provides accessible versions of archival materials upon request. To request an accommodation for this item, please submit an accessibility request form.
