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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Comprehensive Education Assessment System known as \u201cLAK\u201d<\/h4>\n
Students\u2019 levels are determined by the online English language assessment test, WeTec.\u00a0 There is also an achievement test that continuously evaluates students\u2019 achievements and levels based on CEFR. After every 6 classes, there is a unit review test that assesses vocabulary, phrasal knowledge, and listening and gives personalized feedback.<\/p>\n
As technology advances and new education tools are introduced, we provide detailed assessments of students\u2019 progress. For reading comprehension, we are able to assess students\u2019 ability, interest, knowledge, strategy, and learning patterns. The amount of time students spend on certain passages is also recorded. Through this comprehensive assessment system, we guide students and help them improve effectively. This assessment system is known as Learning Analytics and Knowledge (LAK) and is the result of cutting edge research. \u00a0It is thanks to the cooperation of ICT and the Science and Engineering Research Institute\u2019s \u2018Next Generation e-learning\u2019 that we are able to implement this effective system.<\/p>\n
We intend to continue collaboration with ICT and develop a system that assesses speaking and writing ability with analysis and feedback effective in improving students\u2019 critical reading and writing skills.<\/p>\n
Our research is conducted for the sake of students<\/h4>\n
The questions \u201cWhat can I do for students?\u201d and \u201cWhat can I do for Waseda University?\u201d push me to develop English education. Tutorial English is developed with the vision of enabling students to conduct discussions in English. I was deeply moved when I witnessed a student tell their friend \u201cTutorial English is awesome!\u2019 and recommend that they too enroll in the program. Students who study abroad also tell me they have great experiences overseas thanks to the Tutorial English program.\u00a0 When this program was first established, most students were beginner or intermediate.\u00a0 Presently, more than half of our students are at the advanced level which is testament to the improvement of our students\u2019 English ability.<\/p>\n
I have great memories of my 25 years \u00a0at Waseda University and helping students has kept me energized no matter how busy I become. I will be retiring in March of this year but hope to continue my research going forward.<\/p>\n
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