What is oral assessment? assessment elt oral assessment

By Dr Jeremy Koay

A limited view

The goal of standardised assessment in general is to test learners’ knowledge and ability to perform a particular task. In the context of language assessment, some countries tend to focus on reading and writing skills. This focus has negative consequences....

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What is dynamic assessment? assessment dynamic assessment elt the zone of proximal development vygotsky zpd

By Dr Jeremy Koay

A limited view

The most common assessments are those that seek to measure candidates’ abilities. High-stakes language assessments, such as IELTS and TOEFL, are typically highly-standardised, and examiners usually display a ‘neutral and disinterested stance’...

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