Investigating the quality of assessment methods in ESP classrooms : practices and challenges

Abstract EN

Assessment is one of the most effective factors that play a decisive role in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.

Accordingly, assessment in English for specific purposes (ESP) is now widely known as an integral part of language assessment.

Thus, the present study was designed to investigate the quality of assessment methods within ESP practitioners, and unveil the major challenges they face throughout this process.

To this end, a mixed method approach was conducted at the chemistry department, University of Tlemcen (Algeria).

Results revealed that ESP teachers depend on traditional methods to a large extent.

Besides, they encounter challenges regarding the assessment process as they need to improvise since they lack adequate training.

Moreover, students seemed to have some difficulties in assessment tasks as they have insufficient skills to communicate the language in context.