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Using Corpora as an Innovative Approach to Assess Textbook and Exam Readings

Using Corpora as an Innovative Approach  to Assess Textbook and Exam Readings

Year:    2024

Author:    Zeekin Ziqian Zhou

Innovative Teaching and Learning, Vol. 6 (2024), Iss. 1 : pp. 55–68

Abstract

Textbooks and exams are important aspects of English language teaching (ELT) as they influence or even determine what students learn. Previous studies have compared ELT materials and proficiency exams to verify and ensure consistency and reliability in both testing and teaching materials designed for the same target students; a mismatch might lead to tests negatively affecting teaching and vice-versa, which is called the educational washback effect. However, the Chinese ELT context remains under-investigated, and rare studies illustrate a step-by-step guidance of this comparative corpus-based analysis approach. This research aims to provide researchers with hands-on suggestions for the construction and analysis of ELT-specialised corpora which can improve future ELT material development and assessment practices to be better aligned and more statistically objective.

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Journal Article Details

Publisher Name:    Global Science Press

Language:    English

DOI:    https://doi.org/10.4208/itl.20240106

Innovative Teaching and Learning, Vol. 6 (2024), Iss. 1 : pp. 55–68

Published online:    2024-01

AMS Subject Headings:    Global Science Press

Copyright:    COPYRIGHT: © Global Science Press

Pages:    14

Keywords:    Corpora Material Development Exams ELT.

Author Details

Zeekin Ziqian Zhou