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The validation and development of electronic language test.


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Mohd Nordin, Norazah and Arshad, Shahrul Ridzuan and Abdul Razak, Norizan and Jusoff, Kamaruzaman (2010) The validation and development of electronic language test. Studies in Literature and Language, 1 (1). pp. 62-68. ISSN 1923-1555

Abstract

The enormous velocity of development and advancement in Information Communication Technology (ICT) to date has remarkably transformed the educational system which incorporates aspects of teaching, knowledge delivery and training. Language testing or measurement at the present time is employing conventional method to measure the academic performance of the students. With the advent of ICT, it has initiated the new innovative approach of assessing student’s performance. The objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of online and conventional mode of Malaysian English Competency Test (MECT) among undergraduates of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), focusing on reading test. The test is intended to test four components of English language; listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. This quantitative research involved a total of 43 students and was randomly divided into two groups. These groups were tested on paper test of Malaysian English Competency Test (MECT) and Electronic Malaysian English Competency Test (E-MECT). Apart from the tests, the respondents were also given a set of questionnaire to obtain the data on their computer literacy level, online reading test, and also knowledge and experience of using E-MECT online test. The results showed that there were no marked differences in terms of student’s performance even though their marks were higher in the online version. Other features such as user friendliness, interface design, interactivity and time management play important role in the success of online test. Recommendations to administer and adapt the online test are put forth at the end of the report. It could be concluded that the study has significant implications for not only the students, but also the teachers and programmer as well. Additionally, this study helps both the students and teachers in taking online language testing in a conducive and convenient way. In fact, this could also sharpen the students’ computer literacy in using the computer.


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Item Type: Article
Subject: English language - Examinations - Technological innovations.
Subject: English language - Examinations - Computer-assisted instruction.
Divisions: Faculty of Forestry
Publisher: CSCanada
Keywords: Language; Information Communication Technology; Online test, Conventional test; Reading skill
Depositing User: Norhazura Hamzah
Date Deposited: 18 May 2012 03:05
Last Modified: 22 Oct 2015 00:59
URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17364
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