Keywords
Diagnostic assessment
UDig system
Learning-Oriented Assessment (LOA)
Submitted : 2024-01-26
Accepted : 2024-02-10
Published : 2024-02-25
Abstract
Since language is a tool for communication, proficiency in English communication is a fundamental necessity for talent in the 21st century. However, surveys reveal that most college students at private colleges possess inadequate oral English skills, and what some have learned is “mute English.” Therefore, developing their English-speaking skills is another challenge faced by students attending private schools. Online diagnostic assessment methods are growing globally with the use of technology. UDig diagnostic assessment system is one of the online English diagnostic assessment platforms currently being widely used in China. Therefore, the present work is conducted to investigate and conduct an oral English learning-oriented assessment model in college English using the online diagnostic assessment. With the research result, it is hoped that the study could provide useful information for improving UDig system and make a better use of it in college oral English learning and teaching.
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