The use of audio or video comprehension as an assessment instrument in the certification of English language teachers: a case study

Coniam, David

doi:10.1016/s0346-251x(00)00057-9

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“…Visual and pictorial listening tests have been administered regularly by test administrators and the results were contradictory (Wagner, 2010a(Wagner, , 2010bBaltova, 1994;Sueyoshi and Hardison, 2005;Shin, 1998;Gruba, 1997;Coniam, 2001; Kellerman, 1990Kellerman, , 1992Burgoon, 1994;Progosh, 1996). In some studies (e.g., Baltova, 1994;Parry and Meredith, 1984), those test-takers who received the video listening test, scored higher and consequently performed better in the test.…”

Section: A the Usefulness Of Visual And Pictorial Materials In Listementioning

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“…Brett (1997) argued that students became busy reading the test books and neglected watching the visual materials. Coniam (2001) and Ockey (2007) believed that sidetracking and distraction are other factors that affect test-takers in this kind of test. According to Buck (2001), the ability to comprehend the language similar to those of the target language domain is different from the ability to understand "subtle visual information" (p. 172).…”

Section: B Test-takers' Reactions Over Using Different Modalities Ofmentioning

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“…10. When listening to video modality listening test, I missed the main idea of the passage by paying attention to the details.…”

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“…However, incorporating these devices with listening comprehension test needs more consideration as it is suspected to be the reason for test-takers' distraction (MacWilliam, 1986; Bejar et al, 2000; Alderson, Clapham, and Wall, 1995; Brett, 1997;Coniam, 2001;Ockey, 2007;Buck, 2001).…”

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Test-takers' Attitudes toward Taking Pictorial and Visual Modalities of Listening Comprehension Test in an EFL Context

Elekaei¹,

Faramarzi²,

Biria³

2015

JLTR

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Abstract-Listening comprehension test has always been a challenging point for language teachers and test developers. In order to scaffold students in taking the test and at the same time sustaining the authenticity of the assessment, pictures and video devices are proposed by scholars to be added to the test. Beside many advantages, these modified listening tests have a distracting nature too. In this study a sample of 80 EFL students were selected to inquire their attitude toward taking three different modalities of listening test.

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Section: A the Usefulness Of Visual And Pictorial Materials In Listementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: B Test-takers' Reactions Over Using Different Modalities Ofmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…10. When listening to video modality listening test, I missed the main idea of the passage by paying attention to the details.…”

Section: Appendix the Questionnairementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Test-takers' Attitudes toward Taking Pictorial and Visual Modalities of Listening Comprehension Test in an EFL Context

Elekaei¹,

Faramarzi²,

Biria³

2015

JLTR

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“…According to Chun (1998) with regard to pronunciation the visual aids can be effective if they provide feedback so that the learners are able to monitor themselves critically. In addition, Coniam (2001) suggests that it is likely that in different context learners may prefer different medium .For example, when talking a listening test, a learner may opt for the audio medium but the very same person might opt for the visual media while learning a language. However, it was not true with the sign of word stress because this sign was much easier for the learners to understand, interpret and recall.…”

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The Effect of Exposure to the Visual Medium on Learning Pronunciation and Word Stress of L2 Learners

Fotovatnia¹,

Omidi²

2013

TPLS

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Abstract-This study examined the effect of exposure to the visual medium on learning pronunciation and word stress. Thirty junior high school students participated in this study. They were divided into an experimental and a control group each included 15 students. The participants were given a pretest in order to make sure that they were homogeneous with regard to their pronunciation and word stress. Both groups received instruction on key to phonetic symbols available in the back of their textbooks and on the stress of English words. The participants in the experimental group read the computerized written passages while they had access to the pronunciation of the target words through phonetic symbols of the words. The control group listened to the teacher reading the same passages and repeated after her without having any access to the computer and experimental materials. Finally, the attitudinal questionnaire was given to the participants in experimental group to elicit their attitude towards their practicing technique. The findings revealed that visual medium had significant effect on learning word stress but not pronunciation of target words. Furthermore, using computer as a visual medium increased students' motivation for both pronunciation and word stress learning.

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Assessment of Listening

Ockey¹

2012

The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics

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Listening is important for in‐person communication with estimates that it accounts for more than 45% of the time spent communicating (Feyten, 1991). Listening continues to become more important in virtual environments with the increase of communication through such technologies as video broadcasting and Skype. It follows that teaching and assessing the listening skill of second language learners is essential. Unfortunately, the assessment of second language listening comprehension has attracted little research attention (Buck, 2001), and as a result, understanding of how to best assess it is limited.

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The use of audio or video comprehension as an assessment instrument in the certification of English language teachers: a case study

Cited by 124 publications

References 14 publications

Test-takers' Attitudes toward Taking Pictorial and Visual Modalities of Listening Comprehension Test in an EFL Context

Test-takers' Attitudes toward Taking Pictorial and Visual Modalities of Listening Comprehension Test in an EFL Context

The Effect of Exposure to the Visual Medium on Learning Pronunciation and Word Stress of L2 Learners

Assessment of Listening

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