CELBAN™ Overview Description of CELBAN™ The context and content of all tasks in the CELBAN™ are based on data collected from the analysis of the English language demands of the nursing profession across Canada. Tasks were created by the test developers with input from nursing instructors/consultants to ensure authenticity. The CELBAN™ listening, writing, and reading assessments are administered as a group test totaling approximately 3 hours. The CELBAN™ speaking assessment is administered individually, and lasts approximately 20 to 30 minutes. CELBAN™ Speaking Assessment: • The speaking assessment includes an oral interview and two role plays. • Two assessors carry out the assessment. • The speaking assessment is tape recorded for future reference if needed by assessors to verify score. • The speaking assessment includes two role plays in which the candidate is asked to interact with the "patient" (one of the assessors) by asking questions to obtain information, and to give instructions and offer explanations. • In addition, the candidate will be asked to answer questions to demonstrate their ability to narrate, describe, summarize, synthesize, state and support opinion, and advise. • Criteria for scoring speaking tasks is based on CLB descriptors:
- General use of English language
- Intelligibility
- Organization
- Fluency
- Use of cohesive devices
- Adequacy of vocabulary for purpose
- Grammar
- Use of strategies
- Speaking tasks demonstrated
• Scores are assigned as CLB levels. • Total time: 30 minutes Please note: Feedback on strengths and weaknesses in speaking is provided on the score report that is mailed to the candidate.
CELBAN™ Listening Assessment: • There are five video scenarios (in various settings including hospital, home, clinic, and medical office). • There are four audio scenarios (phone calls and shift-to-shift reports). • Scenarios include interactions between nurses and patients, family members, and other professionals. • Question format: multiple choice (some in chart format) • Time: 45 minutes
CELBAN™ Reading Assessment: • The reading assessment includes two sections: - skimming and scanning (10 minutes)
- reading comprehension (40 minutes)
• Text includes various formats such as charts, patient notes, manuals, and information texts related to health issues. • Question format:
- short answer questions (skimming and scanning)
- multiple choice questions (reading comprehension), including a cloze exercise*
• Scores are assigned as CLB levels. • Time: 50 minutes
CELBAN™ Writing Assessment: • The writing assessment includes two sections:
- form-filling (10 minutes): Candidate views a video scenario and fills in a form based on that scenario.
- Report writing (20 minutes): Candidate writes a narrative report based on information provided.
• Criteria for scoring writing tasks is based on CLB descriptors:
• Scores are assigned as CLB levels. • Time: 30 minutes Please note: Feedback on strengths and weaknesses in writing is provided on the score report that is mailed to candidate.
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