On Formative Assessment in College English Teaching

Teaching assessment plays a very important part in college English teaching, and effective formative assessment can encourage students＇ learner autonomy, improve their ability, and stimulate their creativity as well. Based on the foreign and domestic studies, this paper first reviews the definition and types of assessment, and then analyses the factors which influence the application of formative assessment in the process of college English teaching.

Application of Diagnostic and Formative Assessment in College English Teaching

This report attempts to look into assessment in higher education in the UK and in Chi- na.The focus of analysis is comparison of the current state of diagnostic and formative assess- ment in the UK and in China.Also the report discusses how diagnostic and formative assessment policy or practice in the UK can be applied to China in English teaching in higher education.Fi- nally,a plan of action for 12 months about the application of diagnostic and formative assessment in College English teaching is made.

The application of formative assessment in college oral English teaching

Teaching assessment is one of the most important components of college English teaching. The traditional assessment system over emphasizes the summative assessment, which used examinations as the main assessment method. Formative assessment focuses on the process assessment during the practice of teaching. It is integrated in the teaching and learning process and cannot be separated as evaluation. The formative assessment aims to confirm the students＇ potential, develop their ability in study and strengthen the students＇ confidence and the spirit of cooperation. It is also a method intended to generate feedback on performance to improve and accelerate teaching and learning effectively. Based on some theories, this paper states the importance of the application of formative assessment in college oral English teaching. It also introduces some principles and measures to apply this assessment. The reasonable and effective application can promote college oral English teaching.

Current investigation and analysis of formative assessment in college oral English teaching

This article investigates and analyzes the current circumstances of formative assessment in college oral English teaching. The result shows： （1） students still have some difficulties in the process of oral English formative assessment; （2） students are not accessible to abundant formative assessment approaches; （3） teachers play an unsatisfactory role in the process of oral English formative assessment. Finally, this article offers some advice on figuring out the problems above.

A study on the effects of formative assessment on College English teaching

Educational assessment as an important criterion to measure students＇ academic achievement has aroused much attention among English teachers and researchers, especially formative assessment due to its feedback in the course of language teaching. This paper conducts an empirical research to investigate the current situation of using formative assessment in College English teaching and its effects on College English teaching via questionnaires and interviews. The subjects of this research are 35 College English teachers and 5 classes of non-English majors in Harbin Engineering University. This paper finds that the use of formative assessment intensifies students＇ interests and develops their learning autonomy as well. Meanwhile, it provides timely feedback to teachers and modifies teachers＇ teaching strategies, which makes College English teaching more effective.

On Formative Evaluation System of College English Grading Teaching

To meet the requirements of college English teaching under the new situation and enhance the ability of college students to learn the English independently,modern information technology means is used to have a try and an experiment.English grading teaching is taken as the starting point,due to construct a mixed formative evaluation system,and provide a reference for improving the effects of college English teaching.

A Study on College English Blending Teaching Assessment System Based on SPOC Platform

Due to the rapid development of modern science and technology, college English teaching has been improved according-ly. With their integration, the teaching method gets constantly updated, and the teaching resources are greatly enriched, which con-spicuously enhances the teaching effect, and is embraced by students. Teaching assessment is a key link in college English teach-ing. Establishing a scientific and perfect assessment system is also an important means to achieve teaching goals, and thus it is im-perative to establish a scientific and reasonable assessment system based on the SPOC platform for college English blended teach-ing. The present paper argues the assessment system from two aspects:establishing assessment criteria and setting up the content of assessment. It aims to establish a scientific and perfect assessment system to promote students'growth, and improve the quality of teaching as well as personnel training.

On Application of Output-Driven Hypothesis on College English Teaching

This paper discusses how college English teaching can be carried out based on the output-driven hypothesis. It consists of three sections. Section one briefly describes the views of the output-driven hypothesis with relevant theoretical explanations. Section two further illustrates how such teaching practice can be conducted in terms of the teaching objectives, teaching procedures, and methods, and assessment focuses. Section three points out the potential challenges faced by university English teachers when the hypothesis is tested

Discussion on the Construction of College English Formative Assessment Mode

According to College English Curriculum Requirements and current educational situations, it is necessary and important to construct new college English formative assessment mode. Presenting the comparative analysis of summative assessment and formative assessment, discussing respective definitions and features of summative assessment and formative assessment, this paper attempts to construct the formative assessment mode in college English teaching mode of autonomous learning, and combine formative assessment and summative assessment. It perfectly applies to teaching reform subject of non-English major in three aspects, including background, research basis, research object and research content. This paper comprehensively and systematically investigates and analyzes the cultivating process of college students＇ autonomous learning ability, presents the influence on language learning and teaching as well as the influence on students＇ academic achievements and motivation in formative assessment.

Formative Assessment System of WeChat-aided Business English Class

The emergence of micro-social platform provides the necessary environment and technical support for individualized mobile learning.Individualized mobile learning based on WeChat improves the efficiency of Business English teaching and learning.Formative assessment applies to tracking,monitoring,and assessing students’web-based self-learning process in Business English study in Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages.The assessment results are used to guide students’learning effort,so as to promote their autonomous learning ability,and thus make the assessment process and the teaching process an integrated whole.A formative assessment system for business English study is then established based on the research results.

Focus on Form in Chinese College English Teaching

Focus on Form(Fon F) has gained increasing attentions in second language teaching. It is helpful to balance form andmeaning or communication teaching in the real English teaching classroom. This paper presents the international backgrounds ofFon F and aims to explore the practical application of Fon F in Chinese college English teaching.

Challenging the Implementation of Formative Assessment in Chinese Higher Education

Being increasingly implemented in China’s higher educational context,formative assessment becomes emphasized in many policy initiatives.Formative assessment in China educationally borrows many key principles from Western contexts which may cause the challenges in the implementation of formative assessment in Chinese higher education from three aspects:sociocultural context,teachers’knowledge,understanding and practices of formative assessment,and students’involvements.To meet these challenges,some possible suggestions are given which may help further study on this issue.

新形态教学工具赋能音乐院校英语课程思政建设

音乐院校英语课程思政建设存在教学手段陈旧、专业知识与思政元素难以融合、各学科“各自为政”等困境,突出存在“两层皮”现象。数字化背景下,我国相继推出教育信息化政策,促进教育升级迭代。新形态教学工具应运而生,成为音乐院校英语课程思政破茧的突破点,在思维革新、资源协同、教学升级、协同育人等方面为开拓课程思政建设全新路径赋能。

基于产出导向法理念的师生合作评价表的设计研究

评价表是开展有效评价的工具和标尺,是测量与评价据以进行的标准和依据。依据《大学英语教学指南》和《中国英语能力等级量表》,采用模糊德尔菲法、数理分析法等方法,开展基于产出导向法理念的师生合作评价表设计的实践探索,尝试设计英语口语、写作和翻译三项产出技能的评价表,并对评价表进行信度效度分析。结果表明:基于产出导向法理念的师生合作评价表聚合效度良好,各个相关系数效度较理想,师生合作评价表的设计有效可操。

军校英语混合式教学中的多模态评价模式研究

数字化时代加快了传统大学英语教学模式向智慧化混合式转型的步伐,但军校大学英语混合式教学评价模式仍缺乏客观、科学合理的评价体系。传统教学评价模式存在的弊端限制了学员的个性化学习需求,无法激发其内在的发展动力,因而,构建符合信息化时代混合式教学体系的新型评价模式迫在眉睫。多模态评价体系以形成性评价为核心、多元化评价主体和多样化评价方式为手段,能够通过明确的评价指标和观测要点提升教学评价的可靠性和有效性,实现高质量的混合式教学效果。

网络环境下大学英语自主学习形成性评价实践策略

阐述了网络环境下的大学英语自主学习现状,分析了网络环境对自主学习的影响。结合大学英语课程的教学实践,从充分利用移动教学平台和网络技术、建立有效的形成性评价体系、提升学生参与度及改变教师角色四个层面提出了以学生为中心的大学英语自主学习形成性评价实践策略。研究表明:形成性评价模式可以让英语教学更加高效,有效促进学生的自主学习能动性,提高学生的英语综合应用能力和学习效果。

An Investigation on Chinese Elementary and Secondary School English Teachers' Perceptions on AWE as Formative Assessment Tools

The research is designed to examine current teaching practices and perceptions of elementary and secondary school language teachers so as to inform the design of a large-scale project on AWE （Automated Writing Evaluation） application in the Chinese classroom. The data indicated that teachers were confident in their computer use and understood formative assessment notions and their role in technology-enhanced teaching and learning. However, concerns were raised on the writing rubrics interpretation, the pedagogy on integrating AWE into teaching, and the suitability of the whole English software to Chinese learners. Solutions and suggestions were discussed. Sample lesson plans, pedagogy training and technical support were considered necessary for the participating teachers.

大学英语教材形成性评价活动研究

形成性评价是教学的重要组成部分。本文探究大学英语教材中形成性评价活动的频度与特点。研究发现:1)所分析教材均包含形成性评价活动,频度存在较大差异;2)形成性评价活动都强调获取与评价学习表现,但半数缺少后续促学行动环节;3)大多数形成性评价活动具备明确的评价标准,主要以语言能力为评价内容;4)绝大多数形成性评价活动的主体为学生,教师的作用以及为教师提供的指导建议相对不足。据此,本文进一步讨论大学英语教材中形成性评价活动设计的关键问题,为未来教材编写与教学实践提供参考建议。

以学生为本的大学物理教学考核改革探索与反思——大学物理“三位一体”教学研究

文章对形成性评估进行了深入分析,在教学实施中探讨了形成性评估中存在的问题,有效地克服了教学评价形式单一和应试教育的弊端,给出了一些行之有效的做法和建议,有效提高了大学物理课程教学质量和人才培养质量。

高职英语写作教学的促学评价研究

促学评价(Assessment for Learning),作为一种新型评价理念越来越受到教育测评领域研究人员的重视。与现行的标准化考试为代表的终结性评价不同,促学评价以促进学生的学习为首要目标,关注学生当下的表现并向学生提供如何改进学习的信息,利用评价的不同功能、内容和方法,帮助学生学会如何学习。本研究介绍了促学评价的起源和发展,分析高职英语写作教学的特点并剖析现行评价方法的不足,探索促学评价理念下高职英语写作教学历经不同教学法的变革并简要阐述在写作教学中推行促学评价应遵循的原则,为促学评价思想在高职院校外语能力测评体系的融入提供新的方法。