形成性评价在高校英语教学中的应用研究

Research on the Application of Formative Assessment in College English Teaching

新课改背景下,形成性评价成为高校英语教学中的重要影响因素。相较以考试成绩判定学生优劣的传统评价方式而言,形成性评价能够有效消除学生焦虑情绪,帮助学生树立英语学习自信,提高学生英语自主学习水平。从概念、理论基础、国内外研究现状及主要特点等四个方面介绍形成性评价;从评价方式、评价内容及评价标准等三个方面阐述形成性评价在高校英语教学过程中的应用策略。分析了形成性评价为高校英语教学带来的启示,要求教师开展反思性英语教学活动,尊重学生英语学习主体地位,充分发挥“学习任务”枢纽作用与“环境”的推动作用。

In the context of the new curriculum reform, formative assessment has become an important factor in College English teaching. Compared with the traditional assessment method, formative assessment can effectively eliminate students’ anxiety, help students establish self-confidence in English learning and improve students’ selflearning ability. This paper introduces formative assessment from four aspects: concept, theoretical basis, research status at home and abroad, and main characteristics. This paper elaborates the application strategies of formative assessment in the process of College English teaching from three aspects: assessment methods, assessment contents and assessment criteria. This paper analyzes the enlightenment of formative assessment on College English teaching, requires teachers to carry out reflective English teaching activities, respect students’ dominant position in English learning, and give full play to the pivotal role of “learning tasks” and the driving role of “environment”.