Assessment Literacy as a Core Requirement for EFL Teachers in Uzbekistan: A Modern Perspective on English Language Skills Evaluation

Abstract

This article examines assessment literacy as a key professional requirement for EFL teachers in Uzbekistan. In modern English language education, assessment is not only about grading students but also about improving learning through feedback, communication-based evaluation, and continuous monitoring of student progress. However, in many EFL classrooms, traditional testing methods still dominate, focusing mainly on grammar accuracy and written exams. This study analyzes modern approaches to language assessment, including formative assessment, performance-based evaluation, and communicative testing. The findings show that teachers with strong assessment literacy can better support students’ development in speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, especially in communicative competence.