scholarly journals Language testing

2004 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-200
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Language Testing ◽  
Teacher Assessment ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Computer Based

04–378 Arkoudis, Sophie (U. of Melbourne, Australia; Email: [email protected]) and O'Loughlin, Kieran. Tensions between validity and outcomes: teacher assessment of written work of recently arrived ESL students. Language Testing (London, UK), 24, 3 (2004), 284–304.04–379 Cheng, Lyang (Queen's U. Canada; Email: [email protected]). Rogers, Todd and Hu, Huiqin. ESL/EFL instructors' classroom assessment practices: purpose, methods and procedures. Language Testing (London, UK), 24, 3 (2004), 360–389.04–380 Davison, Chris (U. of Hong Kong, China; Email: [email protected]). The contradictory culture of teacher-based assessment: ESL teacher assessment practices in Australian and Hong Kong secondary schools. Language Testing (London, UK), 24, 3 (2004), 305–334.04–381 Edelenbos, Peter (U. of Groningen and The Netherlands Language Academy, The Netherlands; Email: [email protected]) and Kubanek-German, Angelika. Teacher-assessment: the concept of ‘diagnostic competence'. Language Testing (London, UK), 24, 3 (2004), 259–283.04–382 Laufer, Batia and Goldstein, Zahava (U. of Haifa, Israel; Email: [email protected]). Testing vocabulary knowledge: size, strength, and computer adaptiveness. Language Learning (Malden, Massachusetts, USA), 54, 3 (2004), 399–436.04–383 Lee, Soyoung (Inha U., South Korea; Email: [email protected]). A study on comparability of paper-based and computer-based reading tests scores. English Teaching (Anseongunn, South Korea), 59, 2 (2004), 165–178.04–384 Leung, Constant (Kings College, London, UK; Email: [email protected]) and Mohan, Bernard. Teacher formative assessment and talk in classroom contexts: assessment as discourse and assessment of discourse. Language Testing (London, UK), 24, 3 (2004), 335–359.04–385 MacDonald, Kim (St Francis Xavier U, Canada; Email: [email protected]), Nielsen, Jean and Lai, Lisa. Selecting and using computer-based language tests (CBLTs) to assess language proficiency: guidelines for educators. TESL Canada Journal/Revue TESL du Canada (Burnaby, Canada), 21, 2 (2004), 93–104.

Language testing and technology: problems of transition to a new era

ReCALL ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Dooey
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Test Validity ◽  
Language Testing ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Computer Based

AbstractTechnological advances have revolutionised methods of both teaching and testing in languages, and practitioners have eagerly embraced the opportunity to provide more innovative ways of doing this. The unique features offered by technology make it increasingly possible to test for a wide range of language skills required for a specific purpose. With the increasing need to test for English language proficiency and the importance placed on this facility, technology is being utilised to address issues of practicality, speed and efficiency. However, such advantages should not be embraced without due consideration for the essential qualities of any test; validity and reliability. With the inevitable shift towards computer-based testing, certain areas need special consideration. While computer-based tests can provide constructive diagnostic information to complement the language learning process, they should be used more selectively in other contexts, for example in high-stakes tests, examples of which are International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). These tests provide an assessment of English language proficiency, a key component of university admissions criteria. This paper examines a number of issues related to the design and application of computer-based tests, with particular reference to construct validity, computer familiarity and practicality. It is recommended that in the short term at least, test-takers be offered the choice of test medium in the interests of fairness and equity.

scholarly journals INTEGRATING QUIZLET INTO AVIATION ENGLISH COURSE

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (18) ◽  
pp. 118-127
Author(s):  
Tetiana Fursenko ◽  
Bohdana Bystrova ◽  
Yurii Druz
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Vocabulary Acquisition ◽  
Vocabulary Learning ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Important Conclusion ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Aviation English

The research aims to study and experimentally verify the effectiveness of the use of the Quizlet computer-based flashcard program for teaching future air traffic controllers (ATCs) profession-related vocabulary. In this research, we applied a mixed-method research design. The sample of the experiment participants was 57 first-year students majoring in “Aviation transport”. To evaluate the efficiency of Quizlet incorporation into aviation English learning, we used tests, speaking activities, observations, and questionnaires (the former two to assess passive and active vocabulary knowledge and the latter to evaluate the students` engagement and motivation). The empirical data proved Quizlet to be an effective vocabulary learning tool that positively influences students` proficiency in speaking skills and interest in learning aviation English. Based on the obtained findings, we claim vocabulary acquisition to be the basis for foreign language learners` general language proficiency contributing to the development of voice communication skills. An important conclusion is made on the need to include in aviation English courses the intentional vocabulary learning component implying explicit vocabulary teaching, which then should be complemented with speaking practice and incidental vocabulary acquisition techniques. The research findings can be implied in aviation English and foreign language teaching presenting an experimental verification of computer-based flashcard program efficiency in the language learning process.

scholarly journals Language testing

2003 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-157
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Language Testing ◽  
International Teaching Assistants ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Ethical Assessment ◽  
Academic Reading ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
International Teaching

03—343 Boyd, Kenneth and Davies, Alan (U. of Edinburgh, UK; Email: [email protected]). Doctors' orders for language testers: The origin and purpose of ethical codes. Language Testing (London, UK), 19, 3 (2002), 296—322.03—344 Finch, Andrew Edward (Kyungpook National U., Korea; Email: [email protected]). Ethical assessment: Implications for EFL educators in Korea. English Teaching (Korea), 57, 3 (2002), 333—51.03—345 Huibregtse, Ineke (Utrecht U., The Netherlands; Email: [email protected]), Admiraal, Wilfried and Meara, Paul. Scores on a yes-no vocabulary test: Correction for guessing and response style. Language Testing (London, UK), 19, 3 (2002), 227—45.03—346 Lumley, Tom (Hong Kong Polytechnic U.; Email: [email protected]). Assessment criteria in a large-scale writing test: What do they really mean to the raters? Language Testing (London, UK), 19, 3 (2002), 246—76.03—347 O'Sullivan, Barry (U. of Reading, UK; Email: [email protected]). Learner acquaintanceship and oral proficiency test pair-task performance. Language Testing (London, UK), 19, 3 (2002), 277—95.03—348 Qian, David D. (Hong Kong Polytechnic U.; Email: [email protected]). Investigating the relationship between vocabulary knowledge and academic reading performance: An assessment perspective. Language Learning (Malden, MA, USA), 52, 3 (2002), 513—36.03—349 Saif, Shahrzad (Université Laval, Canada; Email: [email protected]). A needs-based approach to the evaluation of the spoken language ability of international teaching assistants. Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics (Ottawa, Canada), 5, 1/2 (2002), 145—67.03—350 Wolter, Brent (Hokkaido U., Japan; Email: [email protected]). Assessing proficiency through word associations: Is there still hope? System (Oxford, UK), 30, 3 (2002), 315—29.

A Preliminary Analysis of Lecturers’ Empathy in Mitigating Challenges of Developing English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) Assessment Materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-30
Author(s):  
Norkhairi Ahmad ◽  
◽  
Ahmad Mazli Muhammad ◽  
Syafini Ismail ◽  
Harmi Izzuan Baharom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Language Learner ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Best Interest ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Course Outcomes

Running English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) courses at tertiary institutions is becoming more challenging due to a number of factors and it leaves impact on lecturers’ emotions. Emotional dimension is among the aspects that significantly influences the way lecturers view assessments and their choice of assessment practices. This paper specifically looks at empathy as one emotional aspects present within lecturers as they undertake tasks of developing assessment materials and mitigate the challenges that they encounter. Six senior ESAP lecturers teaching engineering students at two engineering related universities reflected on this scenario via interviews and self-reflections. Their empathy in planning and developing assessment materials were elicited and scrutinised via qualitative approaches. All the lecturers exuded empathy based on professional grounds and directed towards essential learner factors and the intended ESAP course outcomes attainment. Empathy was found to be consistently demonstrated towards language learner factors and their language learning context that comprise aspects like background of students, language proficiency level, familiarity with language materials, current knowledge and skills required for test-taking. Such empathy for the best interest of the learners have induced careful and selective practices among the lecturers when preparing assessment materials. The presence of empathy in assessment practices appeared to be second nature to the lecturers and it helps to complement assessment best practices and upholds quality delivery of the ESAP courses. Empathy at a positive level has enabled the lecturers to embrace the spirit of assessment for learning where more time and efforts were devoted towards planning suitable assessments that promote understanding and mastery of the language, before going for the assessment of learning or summative assessments.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Online Course in English Using Content-Based Instruction (CBI)

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 49-54
Author(s):  
Sherrilyn B. Quintos ◽  
Yolanda D. Reyes ◽  
Cynthia M. Ronquillo ◽  
Rowell de Guia
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Computer Based Instruction ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Based Instruction

As educators realized that in order to successfully complete an academic task, second language (L2) learners have to master both English as a language form (grammar, vocabulary, etc.).There have been different approaches used in the reacquisition of mastery of the English language. One of which is the computer-based instruction. CBI is student-centered. One of its goals is to keep the interest and motives of the students by generating stimulating content instruction and materials, which can be done with the help of computers. The use of computer-based instruction in language learning serves as a tool in facilitating learning. It helps learners to progress at their own pace. This computer-based instruction can be programmed to be interactive and individualized. It can also be in the form of a stand-alone course to enhance or reinforce classroom learning. This kind of interactive learning using online activities to enhance language proficiency helps the teachers to achieve their goals in language learning and at the same time provide comprehensible input from discourse context. Though there are also limitations to this kind of learning but those limitations are expected to be addressed inside the classroom where the teacher is around. With this, research studies about CBI emerged evaluating its effectiveness. This is the second phase of our study, which is an online course using content-based instruction. It is a computer-assisted, interactive platform for English language learning, which targets language skills, such as reading, writing, and grammar using a variety of content-based materials from different sources like science, history, and social sciences. Lessons hosted were planned and developed for 1st-year students of BPSU to pave the way in achieving BPSU’s mission of making its academic offerings and its students globally competitive. The selection of reading texts used as part of the lesson was carefully written as well as adapted to suit the needs of the students. There were 10 lessons available hosted on the site for the students to try and for the researchers to evaluate the course. This was trialed for a month with the control and experimental group. The researchers would like to make an in-depth analysis on the effectiveness of the online courses in English using content-based instruction.

scholarly journals Building Vocabulary for Language Learning: Approach for ESL Learners to Study New Vocabulary

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 501-511
Author(s):  
Adel M. Alharbi
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Word Search

This project investigated Vocabulary Learning Strategies (VLSs) English Language Learners used; and strategies they thought were effective to them in terms of language proficiency. Using an online survey, 121 participants responded to statements regarding their usage of VLSs. Participants have been divided into two groups: (1) learners with low English proficiency level and (2) learners with high English proficiency level to measure the significance between them in response to the VLS questionnaire. The analysis measured five sets of vocabulary knowledge: building synonyms network, learning definition(s) with contexts, pronunciation process, bookmark word search, and remembering strategy for writing. This project determined that the group with high language proficiency agreed more on the items selected than those with low language proficiency.

scholarly journals Teacher education

2006 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-45
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
World Englishes ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Project Work ◽  
Language Teacher

06–108Andrew, Michael D. (U New Hampshire, USA), Casey D. Cobb & Peter J. Giampietro, Verbal ability and teacher effectiveness. Journal of Teacher Education (Sage) 56.4 (2005), 343–354.06–109Beran, Tanya (U Calgary, Canada) & Claudio Violato, Ratings of university teacher instruction: How much do student and course characteristics really matter?Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education (Routledge/Taylor&Francis) 30.6 (2005), 593–601.06–110Cadman, Kate (U Adelaide, Australia; [email protected]), Towards a ‘pedagogy of connection’ in critical research education: A REAL story. Journal of English for Academic Purposes (Elsevier) 4.4 (2005), 353–367.06–111Francis, Dawn (James Cook U, Australia) & Louise Ingram-Starrs, The labour of learning to reflect. Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice (Routledge/Taylor&Francis) 11.6 (2005), 541–553.06–112Gordon, June A. (U California at Santa Cruz, USA), The crumbling pedestal: Changing images of Japanese teachers. Journal of Teacher Education (Sage) 56.5 (2005), 459–470.06–113Green, Catherine & Rosie Tanner (IVLOS Institute of Education, Utrecht U, the Netherlands; [email protected]), Multiple intelligences and online teacher education. ELT Journal (Oxford University Press) 59.4 (2005), 312–321.06–114Hsu, Shihkuan (National Taiwan U, Taiwan), Help-seeking behaviour of student teachers. Educational Research (Routledge/Taylor&Francis) 47.3 (2005), 307–318.06–115Kolesnikova, Irina L. (St Petersburg, Russia; vkolesni@rol), English or Russian? English language teacher training and education. World Englishes (Blackwell) 24.4 (2005), 471–476.06–116Leeman, Yvonne & Guuske Ledoux (U Amsterdam, the Netherlands), Teachers on intercultural education. Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice (Routledge/Taylor&Francis) 11.6 (2005), 575–589.06–117Longaker, Mark Garrett (U Texas at Austin, USA), Market rhetoric and the Ebonics debate. Written Communication (Sage) 22.4 (2005), 472–501.06–118Lovtsevich, Galina N. (Vladivostok, Russia; [email protected]), Language teachers through the looking glass: Expanding Circle teachers' discourse. World Englishes (Blackwell) 24.4 (2005), 461–469.06–119McDonald, Ria (U South Africa, South Africa) & Daniel Kasule, The monitor hypothesis and English teachers in Botswana: Problems, varieties and implications for language teacher education. Language, Culture and Curriculum (Multilingual Matters) 18.2 (2005), 188–200.06–120Orland-Barak, Lily (U of Haifa, Israel), Lost in translation: Mentors learning to participate in competing discourses of practice. Journal of Teacher Education (Sage) 56.4 (2005), 355–366.06–121Postholm, May Britt (Norwegian U Science & Technology, Norway), The teacher shaping and creating dialogues in project work. Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice (Routledge/Taylor&Francis) 11.6 (2005), 519–539.06–122Poulou, Maria (U Crete, Greece), Educational psychology with teacher education. Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice (Routledge/Taylor&Francis) 11.6 (2005), 555–574.06–123Shahrzad, Saif (Université Laval, Quebec, Canada), Aiming for positive washback: A case study of international teaching assistants. Language Testing (Hodder Arnold) 23.1 (2006), 1–34.06–124Siew-Lian Wong, Mary (Batu Lintang Teachers' College, Malaysia; [email protected]), Language learning strategies and self-efficacy: Investigating the relationship in Malaysia. RELC Journal (Sage) 36.3 (2005), 245–269.06–125Sifakis, Nicos C. & Areti-Maria Sougari (Hellenic Open U, Greece), Pronunciation issues and EIL pedagogy in the periphery: A survey of Greek state school teachers' beliefs. TESOL Quarterly (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) 39.3 (2005), 467–488.06–126Yin Wa Chan, Alice (City U Hong Kong, China), Tactics employed and problems encountered by university English majors in Hong Kong in using a dictionary. Applied Language Learning (Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and Presidio of Monterey) 15.1 & 15.2 (2005), 1–27.

Language testing

2004 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-69
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Test Validity ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Language Testing ◽  
Entrance Examination ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Educational Testing ◽  
Testing Service ◽  
Educational Testing Service

04–83Akiyama, Tomoyasu (U. Melbourne, Australia). Assessing speaking: issues in school-based assessment and the introduction of speaking tests into the Japanese senior high school entrance examination. JALT Journal (Tokyo, Japan), 25, 2 (2003), 117–141.04–84Chiang, Steve (Yuan Ze University, Taiwan). The importance of cohesive conditions to perceptions of writing quality at the early stages of foreign language learning. System (Oxford, UK), 31 (2003), 471–484.04–85Escamilla, Kathy, Mahon, Elizabeth, Riley-Bernal, Heather and Rutledge, David (U. of Colorado, Boulder, USA). High-stakes testing, Latinos, and English language learners: lessons from Colorado. Bilingual Research Journal (Arizona, USA), 27, 1 (2003), 25–49.04–86Gorsuch, Greta (Texas Tech U., USA; Email: [email protected]). Test takers' experiences with computer-administered listening comprehension tests: interviewing for qualitative explorations of test validity. Calico Journal (Texas, USA), 21, 2 (2004), 339–371.04–87Hardcastle, Peter.How to not test language (Part 2). Language Testing Update (Lancaster, UK), 33 (2003), 28–35.04–88Hemard, D. and Cushion, S. (London Metropolitan, University, UK; Email: [email protected]). Design and evaluation of an online test: assessment conceived as a complementary CALL tool. Computer Assisted Language Learning (Lisse, The Netherlands), 16, 2–3 (2003), 119–139.04–89Ishii, David N. and Baba, Kyoko (U. of Toronto, Canada; Email: [email protected]). Locally developed oral skills evaluation in ESL/EFL classrooms: a checklist for developing meaningful assessment procedures. TESL Canada Journal/Revue TESL du Canada (Burnaby, Canada), 21, 1 (2003), 79–96.04–90Iwashita, Noriko and Grove, Elizabeth (University of Melbourne, Australia). A comparison of analytic and holistic scales in the context of a specific-purpose speaking test. Prospect (Sydney, Australia), 18, 3 (2003), 25–35.04–91Lee, Yong-Won (Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ, US; Email: [email protected]). Examining passage-related local item dependence (LID) and measurement construct using Q3statistics in an EFL reading comprehension test. Language Testing (London, UK), 21, 1 (2004), 74–100.04–92Qian, David D. (Hong Kong Polytechnic U., Hong Kong; Email: [email protected]) and Schedl, Mary (Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ, US). Evaluation of an in-depth vocabulary knowledge measure for assessing reading performance. Language Testing (London, UK), 21, 1 (2004), 28–52.04–93Rea-Dickins, Pauline (University of Bristol, UK). Classroom assessment of English as an additonal language: Key stage 1 contexts – summary of research findings. Language Testing Update (Lancaster, UK), 33 (2003), 48–53.04–94Rodgers, Catherine, Meara, Paul and Jacobs, Gabriel (U. of Wales Swansea, UK). Factors affecting the standardisation of translation examinations. Language Learning Journal (London, UK), 28 (Winter 2003), 49–54.

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