ERIC Number: EJ1462360
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
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ISSN: ISSN-1539-3100
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Evaluating Lexical Competency in Saudi Arabia's Hybridized EFL Ecosystem: A Taxonomic Exploration of Vocabulary Assessment Modalities
International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, v23 n1 2025
This study explores vocabulary assessment practices in Saudi Arabia's hybrid EFL ecosystem, leveraging platforms like Blackboard and Google Forms. The focus is on identifying prevalent test formats and evaluating their alignment with modern pedagogical goals. To classify vocabulary assessment formats in hybridized EFL contexts and recommend the integration of AI-enhanced adaptive testing to improve assessment effectiveness and learner outcomes. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including analysis of 161 online test samples and semi-structured interviews with test designers. A taxonomy was developed to classify tests into multiple-choice and open-response paradigms, assessing their cognitive demands and contextual usage. Results highlighted the predominance of multiple-choice and cloze tasks, emphasizing recognition over retrieval. Digital platforms enabled test administration, but adaptive, AI-driven assessments were notably absent. The findings advocate for integrating AI technologies in vocabulary assessment to create adaptive and personalized evaluations.
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Software, Cloze Procedure, Multiple Choice Tests, Learning Management Systems, Language Tests, Taxonomy, Computer Assisted Testing, Foreign Countries, Test Format, Technology Integration, Outcomes of Education, Test Construction, Evaluation Methods, Faculty Development, Blended Learning
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia
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