Kremmel, Benjamin, Mag. PhD MA
Innrain 52, ZiNr. 40510, 5. Stock, Geiwi-Turm
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Zur Person
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Universitätsassistent (PostDoc), Institut für Fachdidaktik, Bereich Didaktik der Sprachen, Fakultät für LehrerInnenbildung, Universität Innsbruck; Leiter der Language Testing Research Group Innsbruck | April 2018 - heute
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Lehrer (Englisch und psychologie/Philosophie) am Bundesoberstufenrealgymnasium Innsbruck | September 2018 - September 2019
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Externer Lehrender, Lancaster University | Oktober 2018 - Februar 2019
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Universitätsassistent (PraeDoc) Institut für Fachdidaktik, Bereich Didaktik der Sprachen, Fakultät für LehrerInnenbildung, Universität Innsbruck | April 2014 - März 2018
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Externer Lehrender, Institut für Fachdidaktik, Bereich Didaktik der Sprachen, School of Education, Universität Innsbruck | Oktober 2011 - September 2013
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wissenschaftlicher Projektmitarbeiter „Standardisierte Reifeprüfung“, Universität Innsbruck | April 2011 - September 2013
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Studentischer Mitarbeiter, Arbeitsbereich Didaktik der Sprachen (IMoF) | März 2008 - September 2010
Lehre
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Einführung in das Testen und Bewerten im Fremdsprachenunterricht | 2012 - heute
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Methoden und Instrumente der unterrichtsspezifischen Fachdidaktikforschung Englisch | 2021 - heute
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Evidence-based English Language Teaching | 2019 - heute
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Vocabulary: Learning, Teaching, and Assessment | 2014 - 2017
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Begleittutorium zu Testen und Bewerten | 2015
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Einführung in die Didaktik des Fremdsprachenunterrichts | 2011 - 2013
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Sprachspezifischer Workshop: Introduction to English Language Teaching | 2011 - 2012
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Betreute Abschlussarbeiten UIBK:
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Guggenbichler (PhD). Tbd
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Ebner (MEd). Writing assessment in natural sciences.
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Schütz (MEd). The effects of peer feedback on the writing performance of 6th grade upper secondary school students in Austria
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Ljubojevic (BEd). The role of lexicogrammar in language assessment.
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Guggenbichler (Mag.phil.): Investigating writing across foreign languages: same Matura task, different processes?
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Geisler (BEd): Culture in the EFL Classroom - Teaching Culture through Graphic Novels
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Rauth (BEd): Vocabulary Levels Tests – A comparison of the NVLT and the UVLT
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Forschung
- Wortschatzerwerb
- Bewertungskompetenzen (Language Assessment Literacy)
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Testen und Bewerten fremdsprachlicher Kompetenzen
Publikationen
Durrant, P., Siyanova-Chanturia, A., Sonbul, S., & Kremmel, B. (forthcoming, contracted). Research methods for vocabulary studies. Amsterdam: John Benjamins.
Eberharter, K., Guggenbichler, E., Zehentner, M., Holzknecht, F., Schwarz, V., & Kremmel, B. (in prep). Exploring the cognitive validity of a computerized writing test using eye-tracking, keystroke logging and stimulated recalls.
Guggenbichler, E., Eberharter, K., & Kremmel, B. (under review). Investigating cognitive processes during writing tests: Methodological considerations when triangulating data from eye-tracking, keystroke logging, and stimulated recalls. In Manchon, R. & Roca de Larios, J. (Eds.): Research methods in the study of writing processes. John Benjamins.
Isbell, D.R., Kim, J., & Kremmel, B. (in prep). Remote proctoring in language assessment: implications for validity, fairness and justice.
Kremmel, B. (in prep). Language Assessment Literacy. In Vogt, K., & Rossa, H. (Eds.): Handbuch Leistungsmessung, Evaluation und Feedback im Fremdsprachenunterricht. Klett/Kallmeyer.
Kremmel, B. (in prep). Wortschatz. In Vogt, K., & Rossa, H. (Eds.): Handbuch Leistungsmessung, Evaluation und Feedback im Fremdsprachenunterricht. Klett/Kallmeyer.
Kremmel, B., Indrarathne, B., Kormos, J., & Suzuki, S. (IPA). Unknown vocabulary density and reading comprehension: Replicating Hu & Nation 2000. Language Learning.https://osf.io/fmq7e
Schmitt, N., Dunn, K., O'Sullivan, B., Anthony, L., & Kremmel, B. (in press). Knowledge-based Vocabulary Lists. Equinox.
Spöttl, C., Konrad, E., Schwarz, V., Guggenbichler, E., & Kremmel, B. (in press). Authenticity in Language Assessment: Reconceptualizing the Implementation of a Key Principle. In: Will, L., Stadler, W., & Eloff, I. (Eds.), Authenticity across Languages and Cultures. Themes of Identity in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning.
Harding, L., Kremmel, B., & Eberharter, K. (2022). Language Assessment Literacy in second language assessment contexts. In Knoch, U. & Haug, T. (Eds.): Handbook of Language Assessment across Modalities (pp.373-382). OUP.
Kremmel, B., Eberharter, K., & Holzknecht, F. (2022). Pre-operational testing. In Fulcher, G., & Harding, L. (Eds.): The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing (2nd edition) (pp. 415-429). New York: Routledge.
Kremmel, B. (2021). Selling the (word) family silver? A response to Webb’s 'lemma dilemma'. Studies in Second Language Acquisition,43(5), 962-964. doi:10.1017/S0272263121000693
Harding, L., & Kremmel, B. (2021). SLA researcher assessment literacy. In: Winke, P., & Brunfaut, T. (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Language Testing (pp. 54-65). New York: Routledge.
Kremmel, B. (2021). Does one size fit all? Comparing two computer-adaptive algorithms for a diagnostic vocabulary test. In Barclay, S., & Szudarski, P. (Eds.): Vocabulary theory, patterning and teaching (pp. 48-64). Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Kremmel, B., & Pellicer-Sanchez, A. (2021). Measuring vocabulary development. In: Winke, P., & Brunfaut, T. (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Language Testing (pp. 211-222). New York: Routledge.
Leitner, K., & Kremmel, B. (2021). Avoiding scoring malpractice: supporting reliable scoring of constructed-response items in high-stakes exams. In: Lanteigne, B., Coombe, C., & Brown, J.D. (Eds.), Challenges in Language Testing Around the World (pp. 127-145). Springer.
Schmitt, N., Dunn, K., O'Sullivan, B., Anthony, L., & Kremmel, B. (2021). Introducing Knowledge-based Vocabulary Lists. TESOL Journal. Online First. https://doi.org/10.1002/tesj.622
Holzknecht, F., McCray, G., Eberharter, K., Kremmel, B., Zehentner, M., Spiby, R., & Dunlea, J. (2020). The effect of response order on candidate viewing behaviour and item difficulty in a multiple-choice listening test. Language Testing. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265532220917316
Isbell, D. R., & Kremmel, B. (2020). Test review: Current Options in At-Home Language Proficiency Tests for Making High-Stakes Decisions. Language Testing. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265532220943483
Chapelle, C., Kremmel, B., & Brindley, G. (2019). Assessment. In: Schmitt, N., & Rodgers, M. (Eds.), An Introduction to Applied Linguistics. New York: Routledge.
Ehling, R., Amprosi, M., Kremmel, B., Bsteh, G., Eberharter, K., Zehentner, M., Steiger, R., Tuovinen, N., Gizewski, E.R., Benke, T., Berger, T., Spoettl, C., Brenneis, C., & Scherfler, C. (2019). Second language learning induces grey matter volume increase in people with multiple sclerosis. PLoS ONE 14(12): e0226525. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0226525
Kremmel, B. (2019). Measuring vocabulary learning progress. In Webb, S. (Ed.): The Routledge Handbook of Vocabulary Studies (pp. 406-418). New York: Routledge.
Kremmel, B., & Harding, L. (2019). Towards a Comprehensive, Empirical Model of Language Assessment Literacy across Stakeholder Groups: Developing the Language Assessment Literacy Survey. Language Assessment Quarterly, 1-21. doi: 10.1080/15434303.2019.1674855
Schmitt, N., Nation, P., & Kremmel, B. (2019). Moving the field of vocabulary assessment forward: The need for more rigorous test development and validation. Language Teaching, 1-12. doi:10.1017/S0261444819000326
Harding, L., & Kremmel, B. (2016). Teacher assessment literacy and professional development. In Tsagari, D., & Banerjee, J. (eds.), Handbook of Second Language Assessment (pp. 413-428), Berlin: De Gruyter.
Kremmel, B. (2016). Word families and frequency bands in vocabulary tests: Challenging conventions. TESOL Quarterly 50(4), 976-987. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/tesq.329/full
Kremmel, B., & Schmitt, N. (2016). Interpreting vocabulary test scores: What do various item formats tell us about learners’ ability to employ words? Language Assessment Quarterly 13(4), 377-392. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15434303.2016.1237516
Kremmel, B., Brunfaut, T., & Alderson, J.C. (2015). Exploring the Role of Phraseological Knowledge in Foreign Language Reading. Applied Linguistics, 1-24.
Alderson, J.C., & Kremmel, B. (2013). Re-examining the content validation of a grammar test: The (im)possibility of distinguishing vocabulary and structural knowledge. Language Testing, 30(4), 535-556.
Wissenschaftsorganisation
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10/2021 Reviewer for LTRC 2022, Tokyo
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08/2021 Reviewer for AAAL Conference 2022 Pittsburg (Vocabulary and Lexical Studies Strand)
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06/2021 Member of the Robert Lado Memorial Award Committee
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05/2021- current Book Review Editor, Language Testing
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03/2021 Scientific Committee, 2nd Applied Linguistics Research Symposium, KSA
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03/2021 External PhD advisor, Universidad de los Andes, Colombia
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10/2020-10/2021 Advisory Member of “Beirat Unterrichtsfach Englisch“, University of Innsbruck
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10/2020-11/2020 Interim Deputy Head of Department, Institut für Fachdidaktik, Universität Innsbruck
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10/2020-11/2020 Interim Head of Research area „Sprachendidaktik“, Institut für Fachdidaktik, Universität Innsbruck
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10/2020 Reviewer for LTRC 2021, Tunis
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08/2020 Reviewer for AAAL Conference 2021 Houston (Vocabulary and Lexical Studies Strand)
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02/2020 Scientific Committee, Applied Linguistics Research Symposium, Prince Sultan University, KSA
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11/2019 External PhD Examiner, University of Melbourne, Australien
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10/2019 Reviewer for EALTA 2020, Budapest
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10/2019 Reviewer for LTRC 2020, Tunis
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08/2019 Reviewer for AAAL Conference 2020 Denver (Vocabulary and Lexical Studies Strand)
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07/2019 Reviewer/Scientific Committee for IRG 2020 Fribourg
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07/2019-04/2021 Chair of Department assembly, Institut für Fachdidaktik, Universität Innsbruck
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02/2019 Reviewer/Scientific Committee for EuroSLA 2019 Lund
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10/2018-02/2022 Module Coordinator (Module 3 Testing and Assessment), Institut für Fachdidaktik
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10/2018- current Ethics Review Board of the Faculty of Teacher Education, Universität Innsbruck
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09/2018 Reviewer for LTRC 2019, Atlanta
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08/2018 Reviewer for AAAL Conference 2019 Atlanta (Vocabulary and Lexical Studies Strand)
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07/2018-current Member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Language Assessment Quarterly
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07/2018 Chair of ILTA Robert Lado Memorial Award Committee
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04/2018-current Head of the Language Testing Research Group Innsbruck, Institut für Fachdidaktik, Universität Innsbruck
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01/2018 Member of ILTA Student Travel Award Commitee
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01/2018-12/2019 Member of Executive Board of the International Language Testing Association ILTA (Member-at-Large)
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01/2018-current Member of Editorial Advisory Board of Language Testing
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12/2017-current Founding member and executive committee member of LaPlace – Language Placement for Displaced People (NGO)
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12/2017 Reviewer for EALTA Conference 2018 Bochum
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10/2017 Reviewer for Language Assessment Research Conference 2018, Iowa State University
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09/2017 Reviewer for AAAL Conference 2018 Chicago (Vocabulary and Lexical Studies Strand)
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09/2017 Reviewer for Language Testing Forum 2017 Huddersfield
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07/2017- current Member of Editorial Board of ITL International Journal of Applied Linguistics
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09/2016 Reviewer for AAAL Conference 2017 Portland (Vocabulary and Lexical Studies Strand)
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06/2016 Member of ILTA Robert Lado Memorial Award Committee
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04/2016 Reviewer for BAAL Vocabulary SIG Conference 2016 Nottingham
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11/2015-12/2018 Communications officer, UK Association for Language Testing and Assessment (UKALTA)
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01/2015 Reviewer for EALTA Conference 2015 Copenhagen
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05/2012-05/2013 Member of EALTA Nomination Committee, with Dina Tsagari and Carol Spöttl
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Conference organization:
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09/2021 International Conference on Task-based Language Teaching, Universität Innsbruck (OC)
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11/2020 RELANG Virtual Event in collaboration with ECML Graz (main organizer)
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06/2018 Symposium “10 Jahre Standardisierte Reifeprüfung: Symposium in honour of Carol Spöttl” (main organizer)
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01/2018 1st EALTA Winter School, “Assessing Vocabulary”, (main organizer)
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07/2016 4th EALTA Summer School “Assessing the productive skills”, Universität Innsbruck, Austria (OC)
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05/2012 9th annual conference of EALTA, Universität Innsbruck (Support of the OC)
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09/2011 IATEFL TEASIG (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language – Testing, Evaluation and Assessment Special Interest Group) Conference, Universität Innsbruck (Support of the OC)
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09/2010 5. Tagung der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Sprachendidaktik „Sprachen lernen: Kompetenzen entwickeln – Performanzen (über)prüfen“, Universität Innsbruck (Support of the OC)
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