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The Effect of Mobile-Assisted Learning-Oriented Assessment on EFL Learners’ Writing Ability
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Kobra Tavassoli   , Marjan Oskouiefar , Masoumeh Ghamoushi |
| Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University |
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Abstract: (787 Views) |
This study aimed to investigate the impact of mobile-assisted learning-oriented assessment (LOA) on the writing ability of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. A total of 60 intermediate Iranian EFL learners were selected through convenience sampling and divided randomly into two groups: control and experimental. Both groups completed pretests and posttests, and the experimental group received nine 90-minute sessions focused on teaching descriptive essay writing using LOA syllabi and mobile applications related to the tasks. The control group followed a traditional writing syllabus without any LOA-related treatments. Both groups used the Adobe Connect mobile application for their online classes. Two open-ended questions were administered to the experimental group at the beginning and end of the course to measure their attitudes toward mobile-assisted language learning (MALL). The data were analyzed using a repeated-measures two-way ANOVA, revealing that mobile-assisted LOA significantly improved the EFL learners’ writing ability. The results of the two open-ended questions indicated that the learners had a positive attitude toward MALL in general but a somewhat negative attitude toward online classes. The findings have important implications for teachers, materials developers, and teacher educators.
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| Keywords: EFL learners, Learning-oriented assessment (LOA), Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), Writing |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2024/11/18 | Accepted: 2023/09/1 | Published: 2023/09/1
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