Author(s)

Gao Hongyan ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Qingdao City University, Qingdao, China

Corresponding Author

Gao Hongyan

ABSTRACT

University English teaching holds a crucial role in the foundational theoretical courses of higher education. The effective evaluation of this course not only unleashes students' potential but also facilitates their learning. Institutions like Qingdao City University, dedicated to nurturing applied talents, often employ conventional assessment methods, particularly in Academic English (EAP) courses, heavily reliant on summative assessment. Unfortunately, this approach tends to curb students' proactive learning initiatives, resulting in a limited application of language knowledge. The shortcomings of a singular and one-sided summative assessment become apparent in this context. To enhance teaching outcomes and align with educational goals, this paper advocates for a paradigm shift in English teaching within applied universities. The proposed approach involves integrating professional settings into the curriculum and implementing a formative assessment system. This would not only address the limitations of the current evaluation system but also foster a more dynamic and engaging learning environment, better preparing students for real-world applications of their English language skills.

KEYWORDS

Formative assessment, applied university, university English teaching

CITE THIS PAPER

Gao Hongyan, Application Research of Formative Assessment in University English Teaching—A Case Study of EAP Course at Qingdao City University. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2024) Vol. 7: 72-75. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2024.070211.

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