Abstract
This research study aimed to create an alternative method of measuring the language proficiency of English as a Second Language (ESL) missionaries at the Missionary Training Center (MTC). Elicited imitation (EI) testing was used as this measure of language proficiency and an instrument was designed and tested with 30 ESL missionaries at the MTC. Results from the EI test were compared with an existing Language Speaking Assessment (LSA) currently in use at the MTC. EI tests were rated by human raters and also by a computer utilizing automatic speech recognition technology. Scores were compared across instruments and across scoring types. The EI test correlated highly with the LSA using both scoring methods providing initial validity for future testing and use of the instrument in measuring language proficiency at the MTC.
Degree
MS
College and Department
David O. McKay School of Education; Instructional Psychology and Technology
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Moulton, Sara E., "Elicited Imitation Testing as a Measure of Oral Language Proficiency at the Missionary Training Center" (2012). Theses and Dissertations. 3137.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/3137
Date Submitted
2012-03-15
Document Type
Selected Project
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd5120
Keywords
elicited imitation, oral proficiency, language testing
Language
English