ASSESSMENT IN TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
Keywords:
assessment, formative assessment, summative assessment, diagnostic assessment, dynamic assessment, peer assessment, language teaching, reliabilityAbstract
This article explores the vital role of assessment in the context of teaching English as a second or foreign language. It begins by outlining the main types of assessments, each type serves distinct purposes in tracking student progress, guiding instruction, and fostering learner autonomy.
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