Strategies Used in Taking a Computer-based Speaking Test: A Retrospective Verbal Protocol Study

Authors

Sutthirak Sapsirin
Kanchana Prapphal
Lyle F. Bachman

Publication Date

2009-01-01

Abstract

This study investigated the strategies used by examinees when performing a computer- based speaking test. The data were collected from nine university students through a retrospective interview. The results showed that the examinees used several strategies, ranging from goal setting, assessment, planning to communication strategies. These strategies seemed to be associated with the constructs the CBST aimed to measure. It can be concluded that the findings provide evidence that supports the validity of the CBST score interpretations.

First Page

73

Last Page

96

Recommended Citation

Sapsirin, Sutthirak; Prapphal, Kanchana; and Bachman, Lyle F. (2009) "Strategies Used in Taking a Computer-based Speaking Test: A Retrospective Verbal Protocol Study," Manusya, Journal of Humanities: Vol. 12: No. 1, Article 5.
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/manusya/vol12/iss1/5