11th AALA Conference
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August 23–25, 2025
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
Theme
Language Assessment in the Global South: Present Explorations and Future Directions
Topics
Language Assessment Policies:
Language Assessment Policy Implications in the Global South
Equity and Inclusivity Assessment Policies
Policies on Assessment Literacy for Educators
Language Assessment Practices:
Test Design, Validation & Implementation
Formative and Summative Assessment Approaches
Standardized Testing vs. Localized Assessments
Challenges in Language Assessment in the Global South:
AI in Language Testing
Remote Proctoring and Test Security
Ethical Considerations in (Technology-Driven) Language Testing
Future Directions in Language Assessment:
AI-Powered Scoring Systems
Gamification in Language Assessment
Cross-Cultural Considerations
Keynote Speaker(s)
Antony Kunnan
Liying Cheng
Atta Gebril
Vahid Aryadoust
Conference Chair(s)
Thi Ngoc Quynh Nguyen and Yasuyo Sawaki
Local Chair(s)
Alla Baksh Mohamed Ayub Khan, Norhaslinda Hassan, Nur Ehsan Mohd Said, and Noor Asbahan Shahizan