2 Reconceptualising Interactional Competence for Language Testing

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-49
Author(s):  
Carsten Roever ◽  
David Wei Dai
Keyword(s):  
Language Testing ◽  
Interactional Competence

scholarly journals Co-constructed interaction in a paired speaking test: The rater's perspective

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 397-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyn May
Keyword(s):  
Language Testing ◽  
Interactional Competence ◽  
Speaking Test ◽  
Key Features ◽  
Interactional Patterns ◽  
Patterns Of Interaction

The definition and operationalization of interactional competence in speaking tests that entail co-construction of discourse is an area of language testing requiring further research. This article explores the reactions of four trained raters to paired candidates who oriented to asymmetric patterns of interaction in a discussion task. Through an analysis of candidate discourse combined with rater notes, stimulated verbal recalls, rater discussions and scores awarded for interactional effectiveness, the article examines the extent to which raters compensate or penalize candidates for their role in co-constructing asymmetric interactional patterns. The article argues that key features of the interaction are perceived by the raters as mutual achievements, and it further suggests that the awarding of shared scores for interactional competence is one way of acknowledging the inherently co-constructed nature of interaction in a paired speaking test.

Language testing

2002 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-147
Keyword(s):  
Language Testing

IELTS READING AND SOME TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE IELTS READING SKILLS FOR STUDENTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinh Thi Bac Binh ◽  
Dinh Thi Kieu Trinh
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Language Testing ◽  
Training Institution ◽  
Testing System ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
International English

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is recognized as an accountable tool to assess whether aperson is able to study or train in English. Every year, thousandsof students sit for IELTS. However, the number of those who arerecognized to be capable enough to take a course in English issomehow limited, especially for those who are not major inEnglish at their universities.IELTS Reading is considered as a discerning skill and it is of theequal importance to listening, speaking and writing in obtainingthe objectives of IELTS of band 6 or 6.5. Being teachers of Englishat a training institution, the authors recognize that students canmake time-saving improvements in their reading command undertheir teachers’ insightful guidance.

TRADITIONAL VERSUS ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pham Thi Thanh Binh
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Alternative Assessment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Testing

Assessment as an integral part of any teaching and learning process, determines whether the goals of education are being met or not. This article gives a briefintroduction to the movement of alternative assessment as a worthwhile issue within the field of assessment and language testing. It then proceeds to discuss about authenticity, compares traditional and alternative assessment, and tries to spot the matters which need more consideration on the part of the teachers and practitioners for a fair approach.

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