Administering Online Writing Assessments in English Language Teaching: Challenges and Solutions
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Assessment, challenges and solutions, English language teaching, online writing assessment
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In the digital age, assessment becomes one of the most important factors to consider when planning English courses virtually. In actuality, however, many English teachers struggle to manage and administer online writing assessments efficiently and successfully. This article will give a general overview of the difficulties associated with online writing assessments and their workable solutions. Qualitative principles of data gathering and analysis were applied to provide answers to the issues and served as valuable references. The finding reveals three main problems with online writing assessments: academic integrity, limited facilities and infrastructure, and a lack of digital literacy. However, despite the drawbacks of online writing assessments, students are gaining more benefits and knowledge in digitalizing education. Thus, practical solutions such as using task performance, particular strategies to overcome technical issues, and increasing teacher awareness of digital literacy must be properly implemented.
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Hosseini, M. M., Egodawatte, G., & Ruzgar, N. S. (2020). Online assessment in a business department during COVID-19: Challenges and practices. The International Journal of Management Education, 19(1), 1–9.
Irza, Y. (2021). The challenges of online learning during pandemic: students’ voice. Wanastra: Jurnal Bahasa Dan Sastra, 13(1), 8–13. https://ejournal.bsi.ac.id/ejurnal/index.php/wanastra/article/view/9759
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Khansa, J., & Mukaromah, D. (2022). Writing assessment strategies for online learning during pandemic era. Journal of Applied Studies in Language, 6(1), 8–14. https://doi.org/10.31940/jasl.v6i1.350
Kulprasit, W. (2022). Assessment in Virtual Learning: Its Powerful Role to Support the Writing Process. Innovation for Holistic Education: Transitioning from the NEW to the NEXT Normal, 1–8.
Latifi, S., Noroozi, O., Hatami, J., & Biemans, H. J. A. (2021). How does online peer feedback improve argumentative essay writing and learning? Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 58(2), 195–206. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2019.1687005
Moorhouse, B. L., & Wong, K. M. (2022). Blending asynchronous and synchronous digital technologies and instructional approaches to facilitate remote learning. Journal of Computers in Education, 9(1), 51–70. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40692-021-00195-8
Noroozi, O., Banihashem, S. K., Kerman, N. T., Parvaneh, M., Khaneh, A., Babayi, M., Ashrafi, H., & Biemans, J. A. (2022). Gender differences in students ’ argumentative essay writing , peer review performance and uptake in online learning environments. Interactive Learning Environments, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/10494820.2022.2034887
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Rahim, A., & Fuad, A. (2020). Guidelines for Online Assessment in Emergency Remote Teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Education in Medicine Journal, 12(2), 59–68. https://doi.org/10.21315/eimj2020.12.2.6
Rambe, S. L. (2021). Creative techniques for online learning assessment. Englisia: Journal of Language, Education, and Humanities, 8(2), 138. https://doi.org/10.22373/ej.v8i2.8111
Şenel, S., & Şenel, H. C. (2021). Remote Assessment in Higher Education during COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Assessment Tools in Education, 8(2), 181–199. https://doi.org/10.21449/ijate.820140
Wu, P., & Wang, Y. (2021). Investigating Business English Teachers’ Belief About Online Assessment: Q Methodology Conducted During COVID-19 Period. Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 30(6), 621–630. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40299-021-00604-7
Zhang, C., Yan, X., & Wang, J. (2021). EFL Teachers ’ Online Assessment Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic : Changes and Mediating Factors. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 30(6), 499–507. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40299-021-00589-3
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Abidah, L., & Hartono, H. (2023). Administering Online Writing Assessments in English Language Teaching: Challenges and Solutions. JURNAL ARBITRER, 10(2), 176–184. https://doi.org/10.25077/ar.10.2.176-184.2023
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