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The Role of Formative Oral Assessment in Mitigating English Speaking Anxiety Among Thai University Students

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This quantitative study investigates sources of English-speaking anxiety (ESA) and perceptions of high-stakes summative oral assessments among Thai university students. A 30-item survey indicated that affective factors—particularly fear of negative evaluation—contribute primarily to anxiety, which leads to task avoidance and silence. Traditional graded summative speaking activities were perceived as the predominant anxiety trigger. This study substantiates alternative, evidence-based assessment strategies, advocating a practical shift toward low-stakes formative oral assessments to replace high-stakes evaluations, thereby enhancing learner engagement and speaking performance.

Source: Asian Journal of Assessment in Teaching and Learning

DOI: 10.37134/ajatel.vol15.2.5.2025

Authors: Anumat Yusoff, Wisoot Karajangsirisin

Institutions: Kasem Bundit University, Songkhla Rajabhat University

Language: English

Topic: EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7117297816

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