AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT IN AI-ENHANCED TESOL: A CONCEPTUAL INTRODUCTION
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Keywords: language assessment, artificial intelligence, authenticity, TESOL, communicative competenceAbstract
This paper introduces a conceptual foundation for integrating authentic language
assessment principles with artificial intelligence technologies in TESOL. We examine
the fundamental tensions between communicative language teaching and automated
assessment systems, identifying key challenges and opportunities. By establishing a
theoretical bridge between these domains, we provide language educators with a
framework for evaluating and implementing AI assessment tools while maintaining
pedagogical integrity.
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