Instructors’ Beliefs About ESP Assessment: A Case Study
Öz
With the world's increasing globalization, English has become the most widely used language for communication, and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) has begun to receive more attention in the twenty-first century due to the effects of globalization and an increase in the need for skilled workers. English for Specific Purposes is a specialized branch of English language learning that focuses on teaching English in particular fields. The assessment process must be customized to the unique characteristics of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and teacher beliefs can significantly impact on how students are taught and assessed in this subject. Previous research has concentrated on ESP course design and needs assessment in the field. However, teachers' beliefs regarding ESP assessment have not received enough attention. As a result, the study's goal is to investigate the instructors' beliefs regarding ESP assessment in higher education. Three English instructors in a state university’s College of Foreign Languages serve as a sample for this qualitative case study. Semi-structured interviews and seven weeks of reflective journaling were used to gather the data. According to the results, participants believe that ESP assessment has specificity, and it is valuable and accountable. It is also believed that ESP assessment lacks students’ motivation and requires adaptation. The school policy, student motivation, and teacher performance in ESP assessment have influenced these beliefs. To conclude, teacher participation and education are necessary for ESP assessment.
Anahtar Kelimeler
English for Specific Purposes, Assessment, Teacher Beliefs, Instructors
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