FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES FOR ENHANCING LEARNER AUTONOMY IN EFL CLASSROOMS

Abstract

This article explores the potential of Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) for improving assessment literacy among English language teachers and learners. It examines the theoretical foundations of assessment literacy, the pedagogical role of mobile technologies, and their integration into classroom-based and online assessment practices. The study reveals that mobile tools—such as assessment apps, digital feedback systems, e-portfolios, automated scoring mechanisms, and gamified platforms—significantly enhance teachers’ understanding of assessment principles while simultaneously strengthening learners’ self-assessment and feedback skills. The article concludes that MALL serves as an effective, flexible, and learner-centered approach to developing assessment literacy in modern educational contexts.