The 11th International Conference of the Asian Association for Language Assessment (AALA)
23 - 25
August 2025
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
Penang, Malaysia
Conference Theme
Language Assessment in the Global South: Present Explorations and Future Directions
We welcome abstracts in all areas of language assessment research, including conceptual and empirical studies conducted with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Topics include, but are not limited to:
Language Assessment Policies:
Language Assessment Policy Implications in the Global South
Equity and Inclusivity Assessment Policies
Policies on Assessment Literacy for Educators
Language Assessment Practices:
Test Design, Validation & Implementation
Formative and Summative Assessment Approaches
Standardized Testing vs. Localized Assessments
Challenges in Language Assessment in the Global South:
AI in Language Testing
Remote Proctoring and Test Security
Ethical Considerations in (Technology-Driven) Language Testing
Future Directions in Language Assessment:
AI-Powered Scoring Systems
Gamification in Language Assessment
Cross-Cultural Considerations
IMPORTANT DATES:
Deadline for Abstract Submission : 28 February 2025
Notification of acceptance : 1 May 2025
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