English Proficiency Homogenization Using Norm-referenced and Criterion-referenced Tests: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
- سال انتشار: 1400
- محل انتشار: فصلنامه پژوهشهای نوین در مطالعات زبان انگلیسی، دوره: 8، شماره: 1
- کد COI اختصاصی: JR_JMRELS-8-1_003
- زبان مقاله: انگلیسی
- تعداد مشاهده: 441
نویسندگان
Department of Linguistics and Foreign Languages, Payame Noor University, I.R.of , Iran.
Department of Linguistics and Foreign Languages, Payame Noor University, I.R.of , Iran.
Department of Linguistics and Foreign Languages, Payame Noor University, I.R.of , Iran.
Department of Linguistics and Foreign Languages, Payame Noor University, I.R.of , Iran.
چکیده
This correlational research used the association between norm-referenced (NRTs) and criterion-referenced tests (CRTs) to predict CRT scores on the basis of NRT scores, homogenize English proficiency of university students, and design a structural equation modeling approach between NRTs and CRTs. The participants were 210 allied health EGP (English for General Purposes) students who were assigned to three levels of language proficiency using Cambridge Placement Test. Researcher-made midterm and final exams, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension were conducted. Results showed significant positive correlations between the NRT and CRTs. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis indicated significant paths from NRT as the dependent latent variable to CRTs as independent latent variables. The scores on the components of the three latent variables including vocabulary, grammar, and reading, within three assessments (placement, midterm, and final) were considered as observed variables. Significant paths between NRT and CRTs suggested that complex interrelations between components of NRT and CRTs can be used to homogenize university students’ proficiency in academic English courses using NTR scores to overcome problems related to the individual differences. Consequently, in academic English courses, groupings based on university students’ language ability using NRT scores would override groupings solely based on students’ academic majors.کلیدواژه ها
Norm-referenced tests (NRTs), language proficiency, criterion-referenced tests (CRTs), Individual Differences, placementاطلاعات بیشتر در مورد COI
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