How educators measure the invisible progress of language acquisition
In short: Language learning is rarely linear, making it difficult to quantify. This interview explores how instructors move beyond simple rote memorization to assess a student's true ability to integrate new vocabulary into cohesive writing.
Min-Min Liang, an instructor for MIT’s Chinese I (Streamlined) course in Fall 2014, explains her holistic approach to student assessment. Rather than looking at isolated words, she evaluates how effectively students employ new vocabulary within the context of their own writing.
The discussion highlights a common pedagogical challenge: creating effective strategies for student self-assessment. By understanding these nuances, educators can better support learners in recognizing their own linguistic growth.
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- Also: ocw.mit.edu — Instructor Interview: Assessing Students’ Language Learning | Chinese I (Streamlined) | Global Studies and Languages | MIT OpenCourseWare
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