23 Outcome 7.3 Confirmation (WTF?)

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Range: evaluation includes collaboration with learner's and candidate's supervisor.

Evidence requirements: Evaluation confirms effectiveness of the assessment methods. Stephen Krashen's research results.

 Not so much considering the effectiveness of assessment methods, but of the idea of evaluation as a tool in itself.

 My supervisor is Stephen Krashen. Twi9tter account. Communication with him as to my Japanese book.

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