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Investigating Test-Taking Strategies in Listening Assessment: A Comparative Study of Eye-Tracking and Self-Report Questionnaires
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International Journal of Listening . 2023 37(2):93-112. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This study aimed to investigate the test-taking strategies needed for successful completion of a lecture-based listening test by employing self-reported test-taking strategy use, actual strategy use measured via eye-tracking, and test scores. In this study, participants' gaze behavior (measured by fixation and visit duration and frequency) were recorded while they completed two listening tests of three stages each: pre-listening, in which participants (n = 66) previewed question stems; while-listening, in which participants simultaneously listened to the recording and filled in their answers; and post-listening, in which they had time to review their answers and make necessary amendments. Following the listening tests, participants filled up a posttest questionnaire that asked about their strategy use in each of the three stages. Rasch measurement, "t"-test, and path analysis were performed on test scores, questionnaire results, and gaze patterns. Results suggest that gaze measures (visit duration and fixation frequency) predicted participants' final test performance, while self-reports had moderate predicting power. The findings of this study have implications for the cognitive validity of listening tests, listening test design and pedagogical approaches in building listening competence.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1090-4018 and 1932-586X
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- International Journal of Listening
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1386107
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research<br />Tests/Questionnaires
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10904018.2021.1883433