Abstract: This study, based on the investigation in a middle school in Nanjing, aims to research the application of self-assessment and explore its role in classroom teaching in the middle school. The research was conducted in the form of a questionnaire to the  teachers of English. The results of the survey have shown that though the importance of involving students’ self-assessment in the evaluation system has been generally recognized by the majority of teachers, in reality, however, not many teachers would like to do that for various reasons. It is pointed out in the paper that self-assessment is a student-centered assessment that not only arouses and develops students' interest in language learning, but also enhances their motivation and attitudes and increases their confidence in language learning. Therefore, some suggestions for implementing self-assessment  are provided at the end of the thesis. 

Key words: self-assessment; middle school English class; suggestions; language learning

CONTENTS

摘要

Abstract

1. Introduction-1

2. Terminology and Background Theories of Self-Assessment-2

2.1 Terminology of Assessment and Self-Assessment-2

2.2 Background Theories of Self-Assessment in English Learning-2

2.2.1 Meta-cognition-2

2.2.2 Socio-constructivist-3

3. Research-4

3.1 Method-4

3.2 Results and Analysis-5

4. Suggestions for the Application of Self-assessment in Middle School English Class-6

4.1 Getting Started-6

4.2 The Process-7

4.3 Tools and Strategies-8

4.3.1 Portfolios-8

4.3.2 Checklists-8

4.3.3 Rubrics-8

4.3.4 Audio/Video Recordings-8

5. Conclusion-9

Appendix I-10

Bibliography-11

Acknowledgements-13