Topic: English for Specific Purposes | How language assessment can and should respond to the evolving needs of students and institutions
Presenter: Alina Reid
Presentation details
This session presents the findings of a research study exploring the academic writing needs, habits and abilities of university students in the current digital age. The study gathered and compared insights from 90 international students representing 28 different mother tongue backgrounds and 50 English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teachers from 20 universities.
Drawing on these perspectives, the presenter will examine how language assessment can and should respond to the evolving needs of both students and institutions. Additionally, the session will illustrate how these findings are reflected in the design of the Trinity ISE Digital - an English language test tailored for university entry - highlighting its innovative approach to meeting contemporary academic challenges.
The session will conclude with an open floor for collaborative discussion, inviting participants to share insights and contribute to the dialogue.
About the presenter
Alina Reid is a Language Test Developer at Trinity College London. She is a highly qualified ELT professional with an extensive background in English language teaching and teacher training across diverse educational contexts in Spain, Vietnam, and the UK. She holds an MA in Language Testing from Lancaster University and her professional interests include the assessment of English for Academic Purposes, authenticity in performance-based testing, rating scale design, and rater training and standardisation.