Effective Assessment Strategies in TESOL: An Analytical Review of Principles and Practices for L2 Students

Paul A. Silva

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Assessment plays a pivotal role in TESOL, influencing both language acquisition and pedagogical effectiveness. This paper critically examines effective assessment strategies in TESOL through a systematic review of contemporary literature, focusing on formative and summative assessment models, alternative assessment approaches, and their alignment with cognitive load theory (CLT). By synthesizing research from peer-reviewed studies across ERIC, JSTOR, and Google Scholar, this study highlights best practices in TESOL assessment that enhance learner performance, engagement, and long-term language .........

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