合作学习模式下形成性评估在英语专业教学中的探索

On integration of cooperative learning and formative assessment in language teaching for English majors

有效评估对促进外语教学至关重要。结合问卷调查和个案研究,本研究旨在探讨如何在合作学习模式下将形成性评估应用于英语专业教学中。结果表明,形成性评估有利于端正学生学习态度,改进学习策略和提高学习效果;合作学习模式有助于促进形成性评估的实施,对完善评估方式有重要意义。

An effective assessment system can ensure the success of language teaching and learning. This study aims at applying formative assessment in language teaching for English majors by integrating with cooperative learning. The results from questionnaire and case study indicate that formative assessment is contributive to the improvement of students' learning attitudes, use of learning strategies and learning effect. It is also found that cooperative learning can enhance the implementation of formative assessment, thus is significant for improving the assessment system in language teaching.