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Research on the Status Quo and Influencing Factors of College English Teachers’ Assessment Literacy in China

college English teachers; situational questionnaire; assessment literacy; influencing factors; classroom assessment

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Drawing on the seven authoritative standards for teacher competence in educational assessment of students, this study measures college English teachers’ assessment literacy with situational questionnaire and explores its influencing factors. Statistical analysis shows that teachers’ overall assessment literacy is inadequate. They have basically mastered assessment ethics, test administration procedures and related skills, but they lack skills in the selection and development of classroom assessment methods, the development of rating criteria, and the use of assessment results. In addition, school type, gender, age, years of teaching experience and educational background have great impact on assessment literacy. Language assessment courses, training, and conferences provide some help in assessment literacy. However, professional orientation has no significant effect on assessment literacy. The improvement of teachers’ assessment literacy requires concerted and long-lasting efforts from all parties. Classroom assessment knowledge and practice should be part of teacher education, colleges should incorporate teachers’ assessment practice into their performance assessment, and teachers should continuously adjust evaluation methods through reflections in teaching practice.