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Publication Date: 2021
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The Comparative Effect of Group Dynamic Assessment (GDA) and Computerized Dynamic Assessment (C-DA) on Iranian Upper-Intermediate EFL Learners' Speaking Complexity, Accuracy, and Fluency (CAF)
Ghahderijani, Behnoosh Heshmat; Namaziandost, Ehsan; Tavakoli, Mona; Kumar, Tribhuwan; Magizov, Rustem
Language Testing in Asia, v11 Article 25 2021
This study attempted to check the impact of two dynamic assessment (DA) models on speaking CAF. DA, as opposed to static assessment, is conceived as an interactive approach to assessment that integrates teaching and testing into a unified instructional engagement. To achieve the goals of this research, a convenience sample of 90 upper-intermediate male EFL learners that were randomly assigned into GDA, a C-DA, and a non-DA control group participated in the study. Before carrying out the treatment, a speaking pretest was administered to all three groups and their CAF scores were collected. Following that, the treatment using the aforementioned DA and non-DA conventional models was completed in 16 sessions. To check the impact of the treatment, a speaking post-test was given to the groups at the end of the study. Data analysis using ANOVA showed that C-DA and G-DA could significantly increase speaking CAF than the conventional non-DA instruction with C-DA being significantly better than G-DA. The results of this research propose that implementing DA, especially C-DA by the teachers, can enhance the speaking CAF of the L2 learners.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Alternative Assessment, Group Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Difficulty Level, Accuracy, Language Fluency, Males, Advanced Students, Language Tests
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Identifiers - Location: Iran
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