Perceptions of Postgraduates Majoring in English Education on Speaking Assessment Module for Online Distance Learning (ODL)

ABSTRACT

[...]eight adult learners were interviewed to give their perceptions towards this newly designed module. [...]language learners of English (ESL) often faced difficulties in speaking skills, thus, they could not perform well in speaking assessment. A. Underpinning Theory The Speaking Assessment Module was developed for adult learners to experience learning remotely via the online distance learning approach (ODL). Since the module is designed for adult learners, it is equipped with teaching and learning materials based on andragogy learning theory. [...]online distance learning (ODL) has become a learning option for Malaysians.