PODCAST: Episode 1 – Is the “buy the book, take the test” approach still relevant?

Welcome to episode 1 of the Art of Learning podcast, brought to you by Pearson Asia.

In this episode, we're joined by Kayo Taguchi, Pearson Asia's ELT Portfolio Manager, and Stuart Connor, Pearson Asia's Qualifications and Assessment Director, to discuss why it’s important to link courseware with assessment, and how such an approach produces better testing outcomes across a range of qualifications.

We dive into the impact of COVID-19 on their day-to-day roles (1:16), the appetite for English language learning across Asia (2:22), whether traditional teaching methods are outdated (4:51), the concept of linking courseware with assessment (8:18), the impact of data and analytics on teaching and learning (11:48), and we put a bow on the discussion by sharing advice and strategies for adapting to the modern world of teaching (15:42).

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• Assessment
• Future of learning
• English language teaching (ELT)
• Qualifications
• English language & assessment
• Podcast