Literature Review
文献综述
2.1 Definition of Key Concepts
2.1 关键概念的定义
2.1.1 Pre-service English Teacher
2.1.1 职前英语教师
Pre - service teachers denote those individuals who are engaged in pre - service training or pre - service educational programs. In the context of China, it predominantly pertains to students in normal colleges who are on the verge of embarking on their teaching careers. Thus, pre - service English teachers can be precisely defined as undergraduate students majoring in English teacher education. Their cognition encompasses their comprehension, perspectives, and thought processes regarding English teaching, incorporating their knowledge, practical experiences, convictions, and personal insights into English instruction.
职前教师是指从事职前培训或职前教育计划的个人。在中国的背景下,它主要与即将开始教学生涯的师范大学学生有关。因此,职前英语教师可以精确定义为英语教师教育专业的本科生。他们的认知包括他们对英语教学的理解、观点和思维过程,将他们的知识、实践经验、信念和个人见解融入英语教学中。
The pre - service English teachers' recognition and understanding of English teaching are manifested within their cognitive frameworks and are stored in the form of concepts, propositions, and theoretical constructs. These conceptual propositions and their structural arrangements constitute the cognitive content of pre - service English teachers.[1]
职前英语教师对英语教学的认可和理解体现在他们的认知框架中,并以概念、命题和理论结构的形式存储。这些概念命题及其结构安排构成了职前英语教师的认知内容。[1]
2.1.2 Language Assessment Literacy
2.1.2 语言评估素养
In the field of language disciplines, Language Assessment Literacy has garnered extensive attention from educators and assessment experts. It is defined as the assessment - related knowledge and skills that language teachers are required to master[2]. Davis, from the perspectives of skills, knowledge, and principles, has delineated clear boundaries for the evaluation elements of language assessment[3]. Skills pertain to the techniques of test design, test item analysis, score reporting, etc. Knowledge encompasses measurement - related knowledge and knowledge of teaching methodologies.Taylor posits that language assessment literacy implies that language teachers are capable of achieving an appropriate equilibrium among technical means, practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and understanding of principles, and have a comprehensive understanding of the role and function of assessment within educational and social contexts[4]. According to Fulcher, language assessment literacy consists of three main levels: The first is the practical level, which encompasses the knowledge, skills, and capabilities necessary for designing, developing, revising, or evaluating large - scale standardized tests and classroom - based tests. The second is the principle level, involving familiarity with the test process and an understanding of the principles and concepts that guide and underpin practice. The third is the situational dimension, which situates knowledge, skills, processes, principles, and concepts within a broader historical, social, political, and philosophical framework, enabling an understanding of the root causes of practices and an assessment of the impact of testing on societies, schools, and individuals [5]. Taylor categorized the stakeholders in evaluation activities, ranging from the professional proponents and researchers in the core circle, to language teachers and test - course instructors in the intermediate circle, and then to policymakers and the general public in the peripheral circle. He put forward eight dimensions of language assessment literacy for each stakeholder, along with the levels to be attained in each dimension[6].Malone contends that language assessment literacy implies language teachers' familiarity with test definitions and the general circumstances of applying such knowledge to classroom - based practices, particularly the issues associated with language assessment[7].
在语言学科领域,语言评估素养得到了教育工作者和测评专家的广泛关注。它被定义为语言教师需要掌握的评估相关知识和技能 [2]。 戴维斯从技能、知识和原则的角度,为语言评估的评估要素划定了明确的界限 [3]。 技能涉及测试设计、测试项目分析、分数报告等技术。知识包括与测量相关的知识和教学方法知识。泰勒认为,语言评估素养意味着语言教师能够在技术手段、实践技能、理论知识和对原则的理解之间取得适当的平衡,并对评估在教育和社会环境中的作用和功能有全面的理解 [4]。.根据 Fulcher 的说法,语言评估素养包括三个主要级别:第一个是实践级别,包括设计、开发、修改或评估大规模标准化测试和课堂测试所需的知识、技能和能力。第二个是原则级别,涉及熟悉测试过程以及理解指导和支撑实践的原则和概念。 第三个是情境维度,它将知识、技能、过程、原则和概念置于更广泛的历史、社会、政治和哲学框架中,从而能够理解实践的根本原因,并评估测试对社会、学校和个人的影响 [5].泰勒对评价活动的利益相关者进行了分类,从核心圈子的专业支持者和研究人员,到中间圈子的语言教师和测试课程讲师,然后是外围圈的政策制定者和公众。他为每个利益相关者提出了语言评估素养的八个维度,以及每个维度需要达到的水平 [6]。Malone 认为,语言评估素养意味着语言教师熟悉考试定义以及将这些知识应用于课堂实践的一般情况,特别是与语言评估相关的问题 [7]。
In summary, with the progression of educational theory and practice, the connotation of language assessment literacy has been continuously deepened and expanded. Despite the fact that the academic community has varying emphases in its definitions, there has been a convergence of views on the core elements.
综上所述,随着教育理论和实践的推进,语言测评素养的内涵不断深化和扩展。尽管学术界在其定义中有不同的侧重点,但在核心要素上的观点已经趋同。
2.1.3 Teaching Practicum
2.1.3 教学实习
Currently, there are distinct educational practice models both at home and abroad. Abroad, educational practice has a long - standing history. It is either integrated throughout the teacher education process or concentrated over an extended period. Moreover, internship schools have established relatively sound communication and cooperation mechanisms with institutions of higher education. For instance, Dai Lishheng (2009) indicated that in the United States, educational practice is mainly implemented through the model of forging partnerships between the Schools of Education of American universities and public primary and secondary schools in the neighboring areas. A steering committee composed of university faculty and expert secondary - school teachers collaboratively researches and formulates internship plans for the training of interns. In a broad sense, educational practice is defined as "all activities that normal students engage in during their school years to enhance their practical capabilities and proficiency levels." Narrowly, it refers to "a series of educational practice activities in which normal students conduct teaching practice, class - teacher work practice, etc. in practice schools within a specific time period[8] Overall, existing research has delved deeply into the significance, current situation, issues, and improvement strategies of educational practice.
目前,国内外都有不同的教育实践模式。在国外,教育实践有着悠久的历史。它要么整合在整个教师教育过程中,要么在较长的时间内集中。此外,实习学校与高等院校建立了较为完善的交流合作机制。例如,Dai Lishheng (2009) 指出,在美国,教育实践主要通过美国大学教育学院与邻近地区的公立中小学之间建立伙伴关系的模式来实现。由大学教师和专业中学教师组成的指导委员会共同研究和制定实习生培训计划。从广义上讲,教育实践被定义为“普通学生在学期间为提高他们的实践能力和熟练程度而进行的所有活动”。狭义地,它指的是“普通学生在特定时间段内在实践学校进行教学实践、班师功实践等的一系列教育实践活动 [8] 总体而言,现有研究深入探讨了教育实践的意义、现状、问题和改进策略。
However, the effectiveness of internship guidance, as well as long - term follow - up studies on the relationship between internship and teacher professional development, still require reinforcement. Future research should zero in on the above - mentioned deficiencies and offer more robust support for the optimization of educational practice and pre - service teacher training.In China, educational practice pertains to the professional experience that normal university students gain prior to formally entering the workforce, and the duration of the internship is relatively short.
然而,实习指导的有效性,以及关于实习与教师专业发展之间关系的长期跟踪研究,仍需要加强。未来的研究应聚焦于上述不足,为优化教育实践和职前教师培训提供更有力的支持。在中国,教育实践涉及普通大学生在正式进入劳动力市场之前获得的专业经验,实习时间相对较短。
2.2 Theoretical Foundations
2.2 理论基础
2.2.1 Major Theories Related to Language Assessment Literacy
2.2.1 与语言评估素养相关的主要理论
LAL encompasses a range of competencies, including knowledge of assessment principles, proficiency in assessment techniques, and the ability to interpret and use assessment data effectively. Assessment literacy has been shown to significantly impact teaching practices, learning outcomes, and student motivation in language education. Moreover, assessment-literate educators are better equipped to foster a positivelearningenvironment, enhance student engagement, and promote lifelong learning skills. Additionally, policymakers play a crucial role in establishing clear standards and guidelines for assessment literacy, ensuring that it is recognized and valued as an essential component of effective language education.
LAL 涵盖一系列能力,包括评估原则知识、评估技巧的熟练程度以及有效解释和使用评估数据的能力。评估素养已被证明会显着影响语言教育中的教学实践、学习成果和学生动机。此外,具有评估素养的教育工作者更有能力营造积极的学习环境,提高学生的参与度,并促进终身学习技能。此外,政策制定者在建立明确的评估素养标准和指导方针方面发挥着至关重要的作用,确保它作为有效语言教育的重要组成部分得到认可和重视。
By collectively embracing and advancing assessment literacy, we can foster a culture of excellence in language teaching and learning, ultimately empowering educators and learners to achieve their full potential[9].
通过共同接受和提高评估素养,我们可以在语言教学和学习中培养卓越的文化,最终使教育工作者和学习者能够充分发挥他们的潜力 [9]。
2.2.2 Theoretical Perspectives on Assessment and Teacher Education
2.2.2 评估和教师教育的理论观点
The theoretical perspectives of language assessment and teacher education offer multi - dimensional insights for comprehending language teacher training. The theory of language assessment literacy, the theory of teacher professional development, the theory of social - cultural context, and the theory of multiple intelligences each have their unique focal points. Collectively, they unveil the crucial role and practical pathways of language assessment within teacher education.This integration and optimization are essential for ensuring that language teachers are well - equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions to thrive in diverse educational settings and to effectively facilitate student learning and development.
语言评估和教师教育的理论视角为理解语言教师培训提供了多维度的见解。语言评估素养理论、教师专业发展理论、社会文化背景理论和多元智能理论都有其独特的关注点。总的来说,它们揭示了语言评估在教师教育中的关键作用和实际途径。这种整合和优化对于确保语言教师具备必要的知识、技能和性格,以便在不同的教育环境中茁壮成长并有效地促进学生的学习和发展至关重要。
2.2.3 Key factors in impact evaluation development
2.2.3 影响评价发展的关键因素
Educational Background and Curriculum Design: Whether the courses offered by teacher training institutions cover evaluation theories and practices significantly affects the readiness of pre-service teachers. It was found that only 25% of pre-service teachers have received systematic evaluation training, and the courses mostly focus on testing theories while neglecting practical classroom evaluation[8].
教育背景和课程设计: 教师培训机构提供的课程是否涵盖评估理论和实践,显着影响职前教师的准备情况。研究发现,只有 25% 的职前教师接受过系统的评价培训,课程多侧重于测试理论,而忽视了实际的课堂评价 [8]。
2.3 Current Status of Related Research
2.3 相关研究现状
2.3.1 International Perspectives
2.3.1 国际视野
In the study of language assessment literacy of pre-service English teachers, the research results of foreign scholars provide an important reference for understanding this topic. In the field of English as a second language or foreign language teaching, Western countries have accumulated a lot of experience in teacher evaluation ability training. For example, the formative assessment theory proposed by American scholars Black and Wiliam emphasizes the importance of promoting students' learning progress through continuous feedback, and teachers play a key role in this process. They pointed out that effective language evaluation can not only accurately reflect students' academic achievements, but also stimulate students' learning motivation, help them find their own strengths and weaknesses, and thus develop personalized learning paths. She suggests building a comprehensive training system that includes observation, discussion, case analysis and other forms, so that prospective teachers can closely combine theoretical knowledge with practical practice[9].
在职前英语教师语言测评素养研究中,国外学者的研究成果为理解这一课题提供了重要参考。在英语作为第二语言或外语教学领域,西方国家积累了大量的教师评价能力培训经验。例如,美国学者 Black 和 Wiliam 提出的形成性评估理论强调通过持续反馈促进学生学习进步的重要性,而教师在此过程中发挥着关键作用。他们指出,有效的语言测评不仅可以准确反映学生的学业成绩,还可以激发学生的学习动机,帮助他们找到自己的长处和短处,从而开发个性化的学习路径。她建议构建一个全面的培训体系,包括观察、讨论、案例分析等形式,使未来的教师能够将理论知识与实际紧密结合 [9]。
Insufficient cultural adaptability poses challenges for existing evaluation models[18].(such as Taylor, 2013) in cross-cultural contexts. The modification of the Taylor model by Norwegian EFL teachers[10][11]
文化适应性不足对现有评估模型构成挑战 [18]。 如 Taylor,2013 年)。挪威 EFL 教师对泰勒模型的修改 [10][11]
2.3.2 Studies in the Chinese Context
2.3.2 中国背景下的研究
Domestic research on language assessment literacy of pre-service English teachers started late but developed rapidly. In recent years, with the deepening of education reform, more and more researchers began to pay attention to this field. On the one hand, Chinese scholars draw on the international advanced ideas and combine the characteristics of local education to carry out multi-dimensional exploration. As Zhang Zhengdong mentioned in his works, language evaluation in Chinese classroom environment should pay attention to cultural adaptability and individual differences of students, and advocate comprehensive measurement of students' language ability under the guidance of multiple intelligences theory. On the other hand, the current problems have also been extensively discussed. In addition, how to effectively use information technology to assist language evaluation has become a new research hotspot.
国内对职前英语教师语言评估素养的研究起步较晚,但发展迅速。近年来,随着教育改革的深入,越来越多的研究人员开始关注这一领域。一方面,中国学者借鉴国际先进思想,结合本土教育特色,进行多维度探索。正如张正东在著作中提到的,中文课堂环境中的语言评价应关注学生的文化适应性和个体差异,主张在多元智能理论的指导下对学生的语言能力进行综合测量。另一方面,目前的问题也得到了广泛的讨论。此外,如何有效地利用信息技术辅助语言评价已成为新的研究热点。
Pre-service English teachers, who are gonna be the main players in future education, really need to up their game in assessment skills to push forward the reform and boost teaching quality. But, let’s be real, studies keep pointing out that these soon-to-be teachers are kinda lacking in assessment know-how, skills, and even their own confidence in that area.[12][13]
职前英语教师将成为未来教育的主角,他们确实需要提高自己的评估技能,以推动改革和提高教学质量。但是,说实话,研究不断指出,这些即将成为教师的人在该领域的评估知识、技能甚至他们自己都缺乏信心。[12][13]
2.3.3 Limitations of Previous Strategies
2.3.3 先前策略的局限性
2.3.3Limitations of Previous Strategies
2.3.3先前策略的局限性
The fragmentation of knowledge and the disconnection from theoretical practice are evident. The knowledge structure is incomplete. Pre-service teachers have a rather vague understanding of diagnostic and formative evaluations, and they also lack systematic learning of evaluation theories.[10]
知识的碎片化和与理论实践的脱节是显而易见的。知识结构不完整。职前教师对诊断性和形成性评估的理解相当模糊,他们也缺乏对评估理论的系统学习。[10]
Weak practical skills: Although pre-service teachers generally agree with the concept of "evaluation to promote learning", in actual teaching, there is often a "separation between theory and practice". A survey of middle school teachers in 16 provinces in China revealed that the practical assessment level was significantly lower than the level of theory recognition (the mean difference was 1.22), and similar problems also existed in the pre-service stage.[12]
实践能力较弱:虽然职前教师普遍认同“评价促进学习”的理念,但在实际教学中,往往存在“理论与实践分离”的情况。对中国 16 个省份的中学教师的调查显示,实践评估水平显著低于理论认可水平 (均值差 1.22),职前阶段也存在类似问题。[12]
Regarding the absence of identity recognition, pre-service teachers are mostly in the role of "evaluators", lacking the opportunity to actively design evaluation activities. Ding Lei (2024) pointed out that the reflections of intern teachers mostly remain at the surface level of teaching behaviors (such as reviewing classroom activities), failing to reach the logical and ethical considerations behind the evaluation decisions.[14]
关于身份识别的缺失,职前教师大多扮演“评估者”的角色,缺乏主动设计评估活动的机会。丁磊 (2024) 指出,实习教师的反思大多停留在教学行为的表面层面(例如回顾课堂活动),未能触及评估决策背后的逻辑和伦理考虑。[14]
2.3.4Innovation and Practice of Training Pathways
2.3.4 培训途径的创新与实践
Four-wheel Collaborative Training System:Centered on "learning, teaching, research, and competition",[15]a multi-dimensional ability network is constructed through course learning (acquiring knowledge), teaching practice (practicing skills), research reflection (updating concepts), and competition activities (strengthening identity recognition).[16]For instance, Geng Juanjuan, for example, Sun Ruixia (2022) proposed integrating "output-oriented" tasks into the "English Testing and Evaluation" course, requiring pre-service teachers to independently design evaluation tools and receive peer feedback.[15][10]
四轮协同训练系统:以“学、教、研、赛”为核心,[15] 通过课程学习(获取知识)、教学实践(实践技能)、研究反思(更新观念)、竞赛活动(加强身份识别)构建多维度能力网络。[16] 例如,耿娟娟,孙锐霞 (2022) 提出将“输出导向”任务整合到“英语测试与评估”课程中,要求职前教师独立设计评估工具并接受同行反馈。[15][10]
Through course learning (acquiring knowledge), teaching practice (practicing skills), research reflection (updating concepts), and competition activities (strengthening identity), a multi-dimensional ability network is constructed.[16]Geng Juanjuan For instance, Sun Ruixia (2022) proposed integrating "output-oriented" tasks into the "English Testing and Evaluation" course, requiring pre-service teachers to design evaluation tools independently and receive feedback from peers.[15][10]
通过课程学习(获取知识)、教学实践(实践技能)、研究反思(更新观念)、竞赛活动(强化身份),构建多维度的能力网络。[16] 耿娟娟例如,孙锐霞 (2022) 提出将“输出导向”任务整合到“英语测试与评估”课程中,要求职前教师独立设计评估工具并接受同行的反馈。[15][10]
2.3.5Future research directions and personal viewpoints
2.3.5 未来的研究方向和个人观点
Research limitations and gaps: The conceptual boundaries are unclear, the connotation of LAL has not yet been unified. Some studies have narrowed it down to "testing skills" only, neglecting the ethical dimensions (such as fairness, multicultural inclusiveness).
研究局限性和差距: 概念边界不明确,LAL 的内涵尚未统一。一些研究将其缩小到仅“测试技能”,而忽略了道德维度(例如公平、多元文化包容性)。
Lack of longitudinal tracking: Most existing studies adopt cross-sectional designs and fail to conduct long-term tracking of pre-service teachers from their learning stage to their entry into the profession.[11]
缺乏纵向跟踪:现有的大多数研究采用横断面设计,未能对职前教师从学习阶段到进入该行业进行长期跟踪。[11]
Personal suggestions and breakthrough directions: Develop a dynamic evaluation literacy model, integrate the "knowledge - skills - identity - ethics" four-dimensional framework, and emphasize the contextual adaptability and developmental stages of evaluation literacy. Strengthen interdisciplinary integration: Introduce theories from cognitive science and educational technology to explore the cognitive mechanisms of evaluation decisions and the technological empowerment paths. For example, use eye-tracking technology to analyze the attention allocation patterns of pre-service teachers in evaluation design. Focus on evaluation fairness: Incorporate a multicultural perspective in pre-service training to help teachers identify and eliminate implicit biases in evaluations (such as evaluation biases against students from minority language backgrounds).
个人建议和突破方向:开发动态评价素养模型,融合“知识 - 技能 - 身份 - 道德”四维框架,强调评价素养的情境适应性和发展阶段。加强跨学科融合:引入认知科学和教育技术理论,探索评价决策的认知机制和技术赋能路径。例如,在评价设计中,利用眼动追踪技术分析职前教师的注意力分配模式。注重评估公平性:在职前培训中纳入多元文化视角,帮助教师识别和消除评估中的隐性偏见(例如对来自少数语言背景的学生的评估偏见)。