Assessment for Learning

Assessment for learning (AFL), as opposed to assessment of learning (AOL), is a relatively new trend in education that focuses on learning as an ongoing process rather than a finished product. This book reports on the findings of a study that investigated the possibility of using two AFL techniques, namely student-generated tests and conferencing in EFL grammar classes. The participants were 62 Iranian EFL students at the intermediate level of English language proficiency. The results revealed that the AFL procedures employed in the study had a significant effect on EFL students achievement in grammar and improved their attitudes to formal grammar instruction.

Autorentext

Dr. Sasan Baleghizadeh is an Assistant Professor of TEFL at Shahid Beheshti University, G.C. of Iran, where he teaches courses in applied linguistics, syllabus design, and materials development. His published articles appear in journals like TESL Reporter, ELT Journal, and The Teacher Trainer.