Main Subjects = English language assessment/testing
Number of Articles: 7
Considerations and Praxis of Exploratory Factor Analysis: Implications for L2 Research
Volume 43, Issue 1 , February 2024, , Pages 151-178
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Second language (L2) researchers often rely on quantitative methods and measurement instruments like questionnaires and scales to explore latent constructs. They usually borrow sophisticated ... Read MoreFairness in Classroom Language Assessment from EFL Teachers' Perspective
Volume 42, Issue 2 , May 2023, , Pages 81-110
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The significance of fairness in assessment is not a subject of doubt for educationalists even with fundamentally contrastive perspectives, but the study of methodological means for ... Read MoreA Gap Analysis between EFL Teachers' Assessment Literacy in Iranian Public Schools and Their Pre-service Assessment Curriculum
Volume 41, Issue 4 , November 2022, , Pages 59-86
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The design, implementation and outcomes of curriculums must be ongoingly evaluated. Using quantitative gap analysis, this study evaluated Iranian EFL teachers’ satisfaction with ... Read MoreIntegration of Learning-oriented Assessment into Writing Instruction: A Case of IELTS Writing Preparation Class
Volume 41, Issue 3 , August 2022, , Pages 57-87
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Learning-oriented assessment (LOA) seeks to support instruction by providing information about students’ current learning conditions and their ultimate performance. This study ... Read MoreThe Impact of Collaborative In-service Training on EFL Teachers’ Language Assessment Literacy, Perceptions and Practices
Volume 41, Issue 3 , August 2022, , Pages 89-115
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This mixed-methods study sought to examine any significant impact of Iranian English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers' collaboration in rating speaking tests and brainstorming theoretical ... Read MoreAn Online Portfolio Assessment and Perception Study of Iranian High School Students’ English Writing Performance during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Volume 40, Issue 3 , August 2021, , Pages 197-231
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With the abrupt emergence and dissemination of the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional face-to-face classes were replaced by online classes in Iran. This quick shift has put great demands ... Read MoreExamining 'Assessment Literacy in Practice' in an Iranian Context: Does it Differ for Instructors and Learners?
Volume 40, Issue 2 , May 2021, , Pages 1-45