The Implementation Role of Assessment in Teaching and Learning Contexts

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to be aware of the important role of assessment in teaching and learning process to promote the performance of both EFL teachers and EFL students in technological and computer universities, Myanmar. Assessment is concerned with the quality of teaching as well as the quality of learning. The relationship of teaching, learning and assessment practices would support in deciding what can or cannot be achieved in a particular educational environment. Test plays a vital role in the teaching and learning environment. It can effectively be used as a valuable teaching device. Both teaching and testing are so closely interrelated that it is impossible to work in either field without being constantly concerned with the other. Tests can be taken on an additional role of assessing students’ proficiency. Better teaching techniques are also considered to increase the proficiency of students in a school year. Therefore, teachers always try to modify their teaching methods with motivating activities that can arouse students’ interests in language learning and assess their language performance. Overall, this paper may be a handy device for both teachers and students to know the teaching methodologies, different kinds of tests and the importance of assessment.