Title: Self-paced reading as a computer-based methodology for L2 assessment: a scoping review

Authors: Liubov Darzhinova; Di Zou

Addresses: The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong ' The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Abstract: This scoping review illuminates the self-paced reading task as a computer-based methodology for second language (L2) reading assessment. To find support for this methodology, the authors explored the research foci, language contexts, and types of self-paced reading studies over five years (2016-2021), as well as the self-paced reading task's instruments and some significant study findings for L2 research. The review also showcases the most influential self-paced reading studies in the L2 context based on the author's affiliation, research venue, and citation data. As a result, this scoping review examines possibilities and hindrances in integrating computer-based self-paced reading tasks into L2 assessment.

Keywords: computer-assisted language assessment; L2 assessment; reading assessment; self-paced reading task; language learning; learning analytics; performance prediction; scoping review; task-based learning.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMLO.2023.131861

International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation, 2023 Vol.17 No.3, pp.368 - 387

Received: 19 Jun 2021
Accepted: 11 Sep 2021
Published online: 04 Jul 2023 *

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