Urmia University Iranian Journal of Language Teaching Research 2322-1291 6 Issue 3 (Special Issue) 2018 10 01 Assessment for Learning in Language Education 9 18 120598 10.30466/ijltr.2018.120598 EN Anthony Green University of Bedfordshire Journal Article 2018 09 02 This paper describes the growing interest in assessment for learning (AfL) approaches in language education. It explains the term, traces the origins of AfL in developments in general education and considers the evidence for its claimed impact on learning outcomes. The paper sets out some of the challenges involved in researching, implementing and evaluating AfL initiatives in the context of language teaching and learning and considers how this may impact on our field in the future. assessment for learning learning oriented assessment feedback classroom assessment teacher assessment https://ijltr.urmia.ac.ir/article_120598_7653cc6c8c69938546c2509be0ad0298.pdf