ERIC Number: EJ1212401
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Publication Date: 2019
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The Effectiveness of Oral Assessment Techniques Used in EFL Classrooms in Saudi Arabia from Students and Teachers Point of View
Alharbi, Asma F.; Surur, Radhi S.
English Language Teaching, v12 n5 p1-19 2019
Assessing learners' oral skills are considered as a crucial process in most EFL teaching and learning programs. However, it can be challenging for teachers to make a valid, reliable, and fair assessment. This study aimed to investigate Saudi college students' and teachers' point of views toward the effectiveness of oral assessment techniques used to assess learners speaking-skills in the EFL classroom. Two different questionnaires were administered to 12 EFL teachers and forty-two students' who are majoring in English at the Languages and Translation College at King Saud University. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from respondents, treated statistically, analyzed and revealed in the following sections. The findings of the study revealed that EFL teachers are using a variety of communicative oral assessment techniques and are utilizing effective assessment procedures in assessing their students' speaking skills. For students, the results revealed that students are generally satisfied with the assessment techniques and procedures that, teachers use in assessing their language performance. Recommendations and suggestions are offered for all concerned parties.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Oral Language, Language Skills, Evaluation Methods, Student Evaluation, College Students, College Faculty
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
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