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Patra, Indrajit; Alazemi, Asmaa; Al-Jamal, Dina; Gheisari, Asma – Language Testing in Asia, 2022
Although corrective feedback (CF) has been studied, more studies still need to be conducted on this variable to check its effects on language learning. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of teachers' written and verbal CF during the formative assessment (FA) on English as a foreign language (EFL) learners' academic…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Error Correction, Formative Evaluation, English (Second Language)
Yi-Ching Pan – English Language Teaching Educational Journal, 2024
Many university students in Taiwan have complained that the general English class is not very exciting nor useful for the workplace due to its exam-oriented and teacher-centered instruction focus. Such negative impressions often lead to a low motivation toward learning English and affect students' learning outcomes. This study aimed to establish…
Descriptors: College English, Foreign Countries, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
Asmaa Falah Theiyab Alazemi – Language Testing in Asia, 2024
This paper investigates the effects of formative assessment (FA) via artificial intelligence (AI) on EFL students' reading comprehension development, online academic enjoyment, personal best goals (PBGs), and academic mindfulness. To achieve this, 80 Kuwaiti students were selected through convenience sampling and divided into the experimental…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Reading Comprehension, Electronic Learning
Tran, Thi Thanh Thao; Ma, Qing – International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching, 2021
This paper explores how a formative assessment-based blended English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) listening course affects students' perceptions of their listening performance and what difficulties they may encounter during the course. The study was carried out at the Hue University of Foreign Languages in Vietnam. Sixty students majoring in…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Blended Learning, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Banister, Chris – Language Teaching Research, 2023
Peer feedback has been proposed as a way to boost student feedback literacy and learners' evaluative judgment. However, the notion of peer feedback and its related processes present numerous challenges for teachers and learners. By adopting the principles of Exploratory Practice with my undergraduates studying academic and business English, I…
Descriptors: Business English, Peer Evaluation, Undergraduate Students, Second Language Learning
Milawati; Saukah, Ali; Suharmanto; Suryati, Nunung – Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction, 2021
Challenges in providing an effective formative assessment in the EFL context has remained uncovered at higher education levels. This study aimed to investigate the informal formative assessment practices of EFL teachers at tertiary level in Indonesia. In the study, qualitative research design was adopted, and the sequence of Eliciting, Student…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Language Teachers
Ismail, Seyed M.; Rahul, D. R.; Patra, Indrajit; Rezvani, Ehsan – Language Testing in Asia, 2022
As assessment plays an important role in the process of teaching and learning, this research explored the impacts of formative and summative assessments on academic motivation, attitude toward learning, test anxiety, and self-regulation skill of EFL students in Iran. To fulfill the objectives of this research, 72 Iranian EFL learners were chosen…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Summative Evaluation, Student Motivation, English (Second Language)
Kerekovic, Snjezana – Language Teaching Research Quarterly, 2021
The paper presents a case study of an ESP course illustrating the implementation of formative assessment to increase students' participation and motivation. Formative assessment is an ongoing process teachers and students engage in while focusing on the learning goals and taking action to achieve them. It refers to monitoring students' learning…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Student Motivation, Student Participation, Graduate Students
Panidnad Chulerk; Supachanin Duangchinda Sathianpan; Jintavee Khlaisang – rEFLections, 2025
This research endeavors to assess the efficacy of Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in elevating students' English proficiency to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B1 level. The study involves identifying the most suitable mobile application for formative assessment, implementing it to enhance students' English competency,…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Teaching Methods, Telecommunications
Treve, Mark – Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, 2021
Evaluation processes must be conceived in line with learner-centered emphasis though instruction in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is grounded on learner-centered approaches, EAP- English for Academic Purpose, which is considered as a major important functional feature of the language. Formative evaluation is major evaluation approach that…
Descriptors: English for Academic Purposes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness
Mahmoud M. S. Abdallah – Online Submission, 2024
The global status of English as a lingua franca necessitates effective English language teaching (TEFL) to meet the demands of the global economy and social development. This article explores key principles for effective TEFL, grounded in a sophisticated theoretical framework that integrates cognitive, sociocultural, and constructivist…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), Formative Evaluation
Li, Miao – Research-publishing.net, 2022
The University of Calgary transitioned to online teaching in March 2020. Subsequent months saw instructors working to overcome the personal, technological, and pedagogical challenges involved in this. Central to those discussions was the need to increase student engagement and develop effective assessment formats. Based on student feedback and…
Descriptors: Student Centered Learning, Online Courses, Educational Change, Learner Engagement
Mauludin, Lutfi Ashar; Ardianti, Triubaida Maya; Prasetyo, Gatot; Sefrina, Linda Riski; Astuti, Andari Puji – MEXTESOL Journal, 2021
Dynamic assessment integrates the teaching and testing process. Several studies have been conducted to find out the role of dynamic assessment in enhancing students' writing skills (Alemi, 2015; Amiri & Saberi, 2016; Sadek, 2015; Shresta & Coffin, 2012). However, studies on its implementation in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) settings…
Descriptors: Writing Skills, Writing Improvement, English for Special Purposes, Second Language Instruction
Kim, Jeongyeon; Kim, Victoria – Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, 2021
The worldwide proliferation of English-medium instruction (EMI) in the higher education sector has compelled researchers to investigate the implementation challenges faced by teachers and students in such contexts. However, very few studies have focused on changes in pedagogical approaches to enhance EMI teaching and learning. This explanatory…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Formative Evaluation, Experiential Learning, Language of Instruction
Smith, Hamish; Townsend, Simon D. C. – Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 2021
This pilot study utilizes 360° camera and viewer technology in a science content-based EFL class at a Japanese University. Due to a lack of initial knowledge on how to best incorporate this technology into a content driven EFL class, a co-development strategy was devised between the teacher and students to dynamically design a course over…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, English for Academic Purposes