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ERIC Number: EJ1193111
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-1305-578X
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English Language Assessment and Evaluation Practices in the 4th Grade Classes at Mainstream Schools
Sarigöz, Iskender Hakki; Fisne, Fatima Nur
Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies, v14 n3 p380-395 2018
Young language learners (YLLs) have a pivotal role in constructing their English language learning by making sense of their own environment. For that reason, assessing and evaluating young learners in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom setting require the administration of appropriate and tailor-made measurement tools and techniques. In this respect, it is necessary to become familiar with YLLs' characteristics and classroom-based experiences. Accordingly, this study aims to investigate the existing language assessment practices in the 4th grade classroom in MoNE (Ministry of National Education) and to examine the relationship between curricular underpinnings and real-life practices. To this end, classroom-based observation and interviews were conducted to collect in-depth data about young learners' language assessment process. The basic findings show that EFL teachers carry out English language assessment and evaluation at the 4th grade with mainly formative purposes. As language skills, writing and vocabulary are more commonly assessed. In addition, written exams and assignments are extensively administered in YLLs' classrooms. It is regarded that objectivity is the major strength of the current language assessment program whereas the allotted time for language assessment and evaluation may not be enough to assess young learners comprehensively. This research attempts to provide information on the theoretical and practical implementation of curricular requirements in English language assessment and evaluation process at the 4th grade at state primary schools.
Journal of Language and Linguistic Studies. Hacettepe Universitesi, Egitim Fakultesi B Blok, Yabanci Diller Egitimi Bolumu, Ingiliz Dili Egitimi Anabilim Dali, Ankara 06800, Turkey. e-mail: jllsturkey@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.jlls.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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