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Title: | Explicating an English speaking examination : challenges and considerations |
Authors: | Vella Briffa, Patricia |
Keywords: | English language -- Study and teaching -- Maltese speakers English language -- Acquisition Educational tests and measurements -- Malta English language -- Spoken English -- Malta English language -- Ability testing -- Malta |
Issue Date: | 2013 |
Publisher: | University of Malta. Junior College |
Citation: | Symposia Melitensia. 2013, Vol.9, p. 193-208 |
Abstract: | The assessment of speaking has become increasingly important in most language learning programmes. The Maltese postsecondary context saw the revision of the MATSEC Advanced English syllabus and the subsequent introduction of a speaking component as part of this high-stakes examination . The component's outline in the syllabus provided a degree of latitude but also had certain limitations; however, it was immediately clear that it required further refinement to guarantee a more rigorous speaking assessment. This article discusses the initiative undertaken by a group of lecturers of English at the University of Malta Junior College to explicate the speaking examination outlined in the syllabus. It illustrates how these lecturers positioned themselves as test developers in order to elaborate on the 'what' and 'how' of testing second language speaking at post-secondary level. In discussing various challenges and considerations, this article aims to illustrate some means of enhancing the high-stakes testing of speaking proficiency. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/8748 |
ISSN: | 1812-7509 |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - JCEng Scholarly Works - JCFre SymMel, 2013, Volume 9 SymMel, 2013, Volume 9 |
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