The New Methodology in the English Language Assessment
Keywords:
language assessment, methodology, assessment theories, approaches, testingAbstract
The article discusses the modern assessment methodologies in English language teaching. Despite having assessment benchmarks, significant challenges remain in organizing methodological efforts to measure the level of foreign language skills. The article aims to clarify the methodological approaches used in modern English language teaching assessments in higher education in Azerbaijan.
In recent years, the purpose and function of assessment have changed significantly. However, the assessment process that supports learning in education is consistently viewed as problematic. The level of preparation of university students and graduates hinders their ability to integrate smoothly into the global educational environment.
The data was collected from 24 enrolled students (13 girls and 11 boys) in the study's experiment, and the findings demonstrated the necessity of looking into viewpoints in the new assessment methodology. The university must offer specialized assessment instruction, which supports the quality of language assessment. Qualitative factors should be included in the mechanism of processing students' achievements. The article explains the differences between assessment and testing through various studies. The new approaches to the assessment methodology in English language instruction will be presented in this article.
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