Comparative analysis of the development of foreign language testing in Russia and China

Aim. 1) To identify the features inherent in testing as a method of control in Russian and Chinese pedagogy; 2) to describe the features of Chinese testing that teachers need to pay attention to in order to successfully take test control in Chinese audiences.

Research methods. 1) theoretical: analysis, synthesis, modeling; 2) practical: a) observation; b) conversations with teachers and students.

Results. The results we obtained helped us to identify the main features of working with test materials in Chinese audience, to create an optimal model for using tests, taking into account the peculiarities of the psychology of Chinese students and the testing methods used in China.

Theoretical and/or practical significance. Scientific novelty consists in a detailed description of the perception of test technologies as a means of learning and control by Chinese methodologists and students, in the analysis of the features inherent in testing as a method of control in Chinese pedagogy and affecting the success of testing by Chinese students. The practical value lies in practical recommendations that the author gives on the organization and conduct of testing in a Chinese audience based on the psychological and cognitive characteristics of Chinese students. Following these tips will ensure maximum accuracy of test results and will help to identify the difficulties in perceiving and memorizing the material that Chinese students face while learning Russian as a foreign language.

Conclusions. The RFL testing methodology used in the Russian paradigm of teaching Russian as a foreign language is rather complicated for Chinese students. This is due to the peculiarities of their psychology, as well as the attitude that has been formed in China towards tests as a way to unify control, and not as a method of comprehensive knowledge testing, which is typical of the Western approach to testing. In this regard, preparing Chinese students for RFL tests requires more time and effort than preparing students from other countries.

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