Hazaymeh, Omar Mohammad-Ameen Ahmad
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Evaluating English language skills: The role of formative and student-centered assessments in language learning Ghafar, Zanyar Nathir; Hazaymeh, Omar Mohammad-Ameen Ahmad; Raheem, Bareq Raad; Anjum, Farheen
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
Publisher : Yayasan Mitra Persada Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v4i2.122

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  This study investigates English language proficiency by examining various assessment strategies, outlining their respective advantages and limitations. It concentrates on established evaluation methods to assess their effectiveness in tracking student progress and informing instructional adjustments. Formative assessments are analyzed to gauge language skills across diverse student populations. Formative assessments, such as classroom observation, interactive discussions, quizzes, and short tests, offer real-time feedback and support adaptive teaching. In contrast, summative assessments, including final exams and comprehensive projects, assess cumulative learning outcomes after instructional periods. The study reveals that formative assessments help educators identify learning gaps and implement targeted interventions. Furthermore, the use of alternative evaluation tools like portfolios, peer assessments, and self-evaluation promotes active engagement and critical reflection among learners. By introducing non-traditional assessment practices, this research highlights the value of student-centered approaches that enhance learner involvement and position students as active contributors to their language development. The adoption of varied assessment techniques ultimately supports a more flexible, responsive, and participatory educational environment.
Enhancing knowledge and well-being through leisure reading to promote cognitive, emotional, and social benefits for overall personal growth Panjaitan, Dwi Diva A.; Wajdi, Majid; Laksana, I Putu Yoga; Ghafar, Zanyar Nathir; Rouf, Md. Abdur; Hazaymeh, Omar Mohammad-Ameen Ahmad; Akdemir, Ahmet Selçuk; Issa, Muhammad
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i1.73

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This study aims to explore the multifaceted benefits of reading during free time, focusing on its impact on knowledge acquisition, emotional well-being, and social development. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining surveys and focus groups across diverse age groups including adolescents and young adults. Data analysis revealed that leisure reading enhances vocabulary, literacy skills, and critical thinking while also providing relaxation, stress relief, and emotional support. Additionally, reading for pleasure fosters empathy, cultural competence, and ethical reflection, particularly among medical students and youth. The findings highlight the role of accessible resources such as public libraries in promoting leisure reading and suggest that early exposure to books encourages lifelong reading habits. The study concludes that leisure reading is a vital activity for intellectual growth and psychological health, recommending further longitudinal research to deepen understanding of its long-term effects.