2. What we are talking about in
this presentation is the way of
doing test based on several
approaches, which is influenced
by the view or believe of
English.
3. Classical Approach
“English should be Greek-like or Latin-like”
Emphasis grammatical rule, memorizing
vocabulary, translating classic text
Applied in GTM on learning English
(concentrated on how to teach grammar and
drilling vocabulary)
Produce good translator
4. “English can be broke into several
components”
Emphasis mastering English component
separately.
Applied in ALM
Discrete Approach tests English components
separately.
Discrete Approach
5. “English cannot be broke into
several components, it is a
unity.”
Emphasis mastering integrative
skill.
The test is usually a test that is
demanded on several skill to
manage
Integrative Approach/ Unitary
Competence Hypothesis
10. Classical Approach Weakness
students’ language knowledge is
not communicative
Students will feel bored and
language feels difficult
Speech and listening are neglected
Not natural
12. Time consuming and not natural
the success in taking the test do not
means that they can use the language in
everyday life
But
the test can cope a wide range of material
Objective scoring and efficient test
Allow quantification on students’ response
13. Students’ ability to
communicate will develop
Seems natural
Challenging and can reveal
students’ integrative skill
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Complicated mode of test
The weakness is merely the
weakness of the particular test
used
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