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Podcasting as a Form of Assessment: Increasing Student Motivation in Academic English-Speaking Assessment
- Source :
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Language Testing in Asia . 2024 14. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This research paper explores podcasting as a viable assessment technique in current academic English language teaching pedagogy. The study was done with two 3rd-year university classes who created the podcast in groups of four as an academic English-speaking exam with the goal being to enhance the student's intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, through self-determination theory, to assess the students' speaking skills. Motivation is the core concept of this study, and it aligns with current trends in technology and a desire among students for speaking assignments to reflect real-world practices. Critique on the podcast as a form of academic English-speaking assessment was given in the form of questionnaire surveys and interviews with students from the selected classes, with the results presented giving evidence that podcasting is a suitable alternative method in assessing university student's academic speaking skills. It was seen to increase motivation, enhance self-efficacy, and encourage speaking in a suitably congenial environment.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2229-0443
- Volume :
- 14
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Language Testing in Asia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1421773
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40468-024-00288-y