Assessment tool research report summary

Date

2025-06

Authors

McIvor, Onowa
Creed, Myles

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

NEȾOLṈEW̱

Abstract

The NEȾOLṈEW̱ Language Learning Assessment Tool was developed in 2016 as part of the original NEȾOLṈEW̱ Research Partnership, which focused on the mentor-apprentice program. In the second phase of the NEȾOLṈEW̱ Assessment Project (2023-2025), we sought to understand how assessment tools can support language learning, how this tool has been used, and how it could be improved.

Description

This Executive Summary presents the general findings from the associated Assessment Tool (AT) Research Report. The summary provides highlights and general recommendations of the AT report: looking at how the AT has been utilized in language work across different settings, what its strengths and challenges are, and how it could be updated to strengthen its role in adult language learning.

Keywords

assessment tool, Indigenous education, Indigenous language revitalization, language journey, language journey tool

Citation

Creed, M., & McIvor, O. (2025). NEȾOLṈEW̱ Language assessment tool research report summary. University of Victoria.