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Nowadays, technology plays an increasingly vital role in language education. Recently, more and more educators and researchers have explored how technological devices can support the assessment of English listening skills. This study, therefore, aims to explore students’ perceptions of the use of technological devices in the assessment of listening skills in an ESP course, namely ‘English for Logistics’. More specifically, the research was conducted at Ho Chi Minh City College of Transport with the participation of 80 second-year ESP students majoring in Logistics. A mixed research methods design was employed to collect both quantitative and qualitative data through the employment of a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. For data analysis, descriptive statistics and content analysis were used. The findings revealed that the main purposes of using technological devices in assessing English listening skills include enhancing students’ listening skills and being applied in the formative assessment to give feedback. Besides, most students had positive perceptions of the use of technological devices in assessing listening skills in the course of English for Logistics, such as having convenience, increasing interest, saving time, and giving immediate feedback. In addition, the findings showed that distraction, anxiety, security, and technical problems were several major challenges of using technological devices in listening skills assessment. The study made some recommendations for both teachers and students.
Keywords: assessment; English listening skills; benefits and challenges; technological devices; English for Logistics
Biography
- Author 1: Le Ho Minh Giang, an English lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City College of Transport, is dedicated to enhancing language education through innovative methods. She’s passionate about researching the use of technological devices in education, including teaching and assessing. She has participated in some conferences in Vietnam and authored papers published as proceedings, focusing on autonomy and the impact of technology on education. Through her research and teaching, she strive to create engaging and effective learning environments that empower students and educators alike.
- Co-author: Le Van Tuyen is a lecturer in the English Department at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, where he teaches English courses at both the Bachelor's and Master's levels. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he is a prolific researcher, having authored numerous articles on the English language. His work has been published in both Vietnamese and international journals, contributing valuable insights to the field of English studies.
