Dynamic Assessment In EFL Writing Course

Dynamic Assessment (henceforth DA) stems from the mutually constitutive relationships between methodology and epistemology. Its root is in the concept of development in the theory of Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (henceforth ZPD). The central feature of DA is that it does not separate instruction from assessment, but instead, is in favor of a teacher-student unity that works jointly towards the future improvement of the student through their Zone of Proximal Development.The paper gives a systematic introduction of DA and produces a simple framework (or a process) for English writing instruction based on the principle of DA. A case study has been done using the framework. Reflections and results of it prove that the dialogic way of teaching is of great help in enhancing learners'writing interest and improving their writing competence. This research not only gives great enlightenment to education practice, but also is one creativity in the research of English writing instruction.