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Empowering Language Learners: The Role of Self-Assessment in Enhancing Speaking Skills
Last modified: 2025-01-21
Abstract
This paper delves into the integration of self-assessment strategies in language learning classrooms, aiming to actively involve students in evaluating their progress and comprehension. Several studies show how repeated self-assessment influences the self-efficacy of students learning Englis. The results reveal enhanced self-efficacy levels among those actively engaged in self-assessment activities. These findings align with prior research indicating positive impacts on students' confidence in language learning. Consequently, incorporating self-assessment methods in language learning settings offers benefits such as improved self-awareness, targeted study strategies, and enhanced autonomy. Given English's global significance as a lingua franca, mastering speaking skills becomes paramount. While students often perceive mastering English-speaking skills as challenging, employing self-assessment has shown effectiveness in enhancing speaking proficiency. This research aims to explore the suitability of implementing self-assessment in speaking classes and its integration into the curriculum. By examining methodologies, such as self-regulation theory, educators can tailor instructional strategies effectively. The literature review showcases self-assessment's positive effects on self-regulation, motivation, and learning outcomes, particularly in speaking classes. Findings suggest that self-assessment not only fosters self-regulation but also enhances speaking proficiency, confidence, and engagement. Teaching self-regulation strategies alongside self-assessment reduces speaking anxiety, improves fluency, and enhances overall communication skills. The synthesis of findings emphasizes self-assessment's multifaceted benefits in promoting student learning and development, advocating for its integration into educational practices to cultivate essential skills and facilitate long-term academic success.
Keywords
Self-Assessment, Speaking Skill, Language Learning
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