US-based Nigerian Scholar Suggests Reforms for UTMEs Use of English [Video]

Victor Adedayo, a Ph.D. student in Applied Linguistics at Oklahoma State University, critiques the UTME’s Use of English, calling it ineffective and unfair
He explains how the exam lacks reliability, construct validity, and authenticity, thus failing to prepare students for real-world academic language demands
Victor recommends reforms, including redesigning the test for equity, improving reliability, and tailoring content to reflect diverse academic backgrounds

Victor Adedayo is a Ph.D. student in the United States. Before leaving Nigeria, he was an English language tutor at a Nigerian secondary school, and he worked as a language content specialist and a user experience researcher.

In this interview with LEGIT.ng, the doctoral student talks about education in Nigeria, and how UTME’s Use of English is both ineffective and unfair to many test-takers.

Adedayo believes the current structure of the UTME’s Use of English test is inherently deficient and needs overhauling to achieve spelt objectives.Source: Original

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My name is Victor Adedayo…

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