Dynamic Assessment Approach in Language Teaching: A Review
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Several forms of assessment have been implemented in order to satisfy the need of evaluating students’ development in the teaching and learning process; the most used one is static assessment (SA) or better known as traditional assessment. However, an alternative form to assess students’ learning has emerged, called dynamic assessment (DA), which is based on Vygotsky's sociocultural theory. This study presents an overview of dynamic assessment and its application in language teaching, especially in the improvement of reading and writing skills. The literature reveals that the implementation of DA in writing and reading skills is effective and it works as a functional complement for traditional assessment, but some factors such as context, the number of hours, teachers’ competences and training have to be considered to assure the effectiveness of this assessment approach.
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