Open AccessOnline Proctoring of High-Stakes English Language Examinations: A Survey of Past Candidates’ Attitudes and Perceptions
Author(s) -
David Coniam,
Leda Lampropoulou,
Angeliki Cheilari
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
english language teaching
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1916-4750
pISSN - 1916-4742
DOI - 10.5539/elt.v14n8p58
Subject(s) - cheating , psychology , perception , constructive , test (biology) , medical education , mathematics education , social psychology , pedagogy , medicine , computer science , process (computing) , paleontology , neuroscience , biology , operating system
This paper reports reactions by candidates to the use of online proctoring (OLP), ‘invigilation’, in the delivery of high-stakes English language examinations.
The paper first sets the scene in terms of the move from face-to-face to online modes of delivery. It explores the challenges and benefits that both modes offer, in terms of accessibility, fairness, security and cheating.
Evidence is then presented from a survey exploring the reactions to and perceptions of OLP by candidates who had taken an English language examination via OLP. A strong endorsement of OLP was generally recorded. Feedback revealed that respondents perceived OLP to be a more personal as well as a more efficient way of taking a test. Some pertinent negative comments from a smaller number of respondents could be construed as constructive and are also discussed. The results are indicative of a broad acceptance of OLP, pointing to strong future uptake of the OLP mode of test delivery.