What is oral assessment?
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By Dr Jeremy Koay
A limited view
The goal of standardised assessment in general is to test learnersā 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. For exam...
What is dynamic assessment?
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By Dr Jeremy Koay
A limited view
The most common assessments are those that seek to measure candidatesā abilities. High-stakes language assessments, such as IELTS and TOEFL, are typically highly-standardised, and examiners usually display a āneutral and disinterested stanceā (Lantolf & Poehner, 20...