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Washback Effects of IELTS Test on Teachers' Adoption of Teaching Materials in the Classroom in China
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Download full textGu, Kali – International Journal on Social and Education Sciences, 2023
This study investigates washback effects of IELTS test on university teachers' adoption of teaching materials in the classroom in China and see how a high-stake language exam affects their teaching practices and how they and their students perceive the effectiveness of the pedagogic adjustments. To this end, individual interview to five teacher…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Language Tests, Second Language Learning
Nguyen, Huu Thanh Minh – TESL-EJ, 2023
Understanding the IELTS washback on learning in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in higher education contexts remains limited. To fill in this research gap, this study investigated washback effects of the International English Language Testing System (hereafter called IELTS) as an English language proficiency exit test for final-year English…
Descriptors: Testing Problems, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Marzieh Souzandehfar – International Journal of Language Testing, 2024
This study represents the inaugural attempt at assessing the authenticity of the tasks encompassed in the IELTS Speaking Module. The evaluation is conducted from the vantage points of applied linguistics and general education, and serves to enhance comprehension of authenticity and authentic assessment. In order to achieve this objective, an…
Descriptors: Speech Communication, Thinking Skills, Problem Solving, Applied Linguistics
Li-Wen Huang; Hsing Yu Hou – Educational Process: International Journal, 2025
Background: English proficiency is extremely important for future careers, particularly in aviation education and training. However, the current regulated school framework includes an insufficient two-hour per week. This study investigates the effectiveness of an extracurricular program, "Fun Language Club," in improving English…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Language Proficiency, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Direct linkHu, Ruolin; Trenkic, Danijela – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2021
Although most international students arrive with required language qualifications, many struggle with the linguistic demands of their programmes. This study explored whether the test-preparation industry undermines the qualifications with which students arrive. English proficiency of 153 Chinese student in the UK was tested on the Duolingo English…
Descriptors: Test Coaching, Test Preparation, Repetition, Testing Problems
Alsagoafi, Ahmad – Language Testing in Asia, 2018
Introduction: The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized high-stakes test, which is used for the purpose of measuring the language proficiency of candidates who wish to study or work in an environment where English is the language of communication (IELTS introduction. Retrieved from…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Language Tests, Second Language Learning
Allen, David – Language Testing in Asia, 2016
Background: This study investigated the consequential validity of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic exam, specifically focusing on washback upon learners' test preparation strategies and score gain, and the mediating factors influencing washback when learners in an EFL context are not enrolled in test preparation…
Descriptors: Testing Problems, Test Preparation, Scores, Achievement Gains
