AI and Assessment and Feedback in Foreign Language Education – Professor Mary Richardson and Dr Catarina Correia (UCL Institute of Education)

AI has collapsed the traditional distinction between assessor and instrument, becoming both simultaneously, and this carries serious implications for the teacher and their role. The authors’ qualitative research into candidates’ experience of the PTE Academic test (a high-stakes, AI-led English proficiency exam) reveals that many candidates believed AI scoring was fairer than human marking, even though AI is demonstrably biased. While trust in AI assessment is increasing, a human must remain in the loop, particularly where assessment outcomes are life-changing. 

Key words: Assessment; High-stakes testing; Candidate experience; AI bias; Human–in–the–loop; Assessment and digital literacy. 

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