Understanding and implementing mediation in language assessment - Nate Owen | ELTOC Chapter 10

As language teaching evolves beyond the traditional four-skills approach, mediation has emerged as a crucial component in the CEFR framework. This session explores how mediation integrates reception, production, and interaction in meaningful ways that reflect real-world academic and professional communication needs. Unlock practical insights into implementing mediation-based activities in their classrooms and understanding its role in assessment. Through hands-on activities and examples, teachers will learn how to adapt their current teaching practices to incorporate mediation skills that prepare students for academic success.

Dr. Nathaniel Owen (PhD) is Senior Research and Analysis Manager at Oxford University Press. He holds a PhD in language testing from the University of Leicester specialising in L2 reading processes. His research interests and publications include the interface of language testing and technology, big data analytics, the use of language tests in English-medium instruction contexts, research methods and widening participation in higher education. He has presented work at multiple national and international conferences including Language Testing Forum (LTF), Language Testing Research Colloquium (LTRC) and Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE). 

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