Article 2011

Improve oral training: The method of innovation assessment on english speaking performance

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Wang, Lijyu
 CH
Chang, Hungfan
International Journal of Distance Education Technologies
Journal · Vol. 9 · Issue 3 · pp. 56-72
Abstract

The advantages of portfolios come from observing the student learning process and recording feedback. Students utilized their own learning portfolios to do learning assessment and self-correction. The research that has been done in Taiwan has shown that using a portfolio is effective in improving English speaking performances (ESP). The purpose of this study is to apply the portfolios to assess students' speaking performances. The researcher administered speaking evaluation forms and the PRCA-24 as the instruments. The PRCA-24 was used to assess students' communication apprehension and was analyzed by t-test. The major findings were summarized. The portfolios were expected to enhance students' ESP and intended to reduce students' communication apprehension through self-monitoring their ESP. Finally, this research can provide valuable perspectives on the use of portfolios and self-monitoring, and prompted the expansion and sustainability of English education system. Copyright © 2011, IGI Global.

Keywords

Author Keywords

language learning Portfolio Communication Apprehension Oral Training Self-Monitoring

Index Keywords

Students research Language learning Education systems communication Learning assessment Innovation assessment Learning portfolio Self-correction Self-monitoring Student learning process Portfolio
Author Affiliations
Aletheia University, Tamsui, Taipei, Taiwan
National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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