Thesis
Using large language models and speech-to-text models to facilitate the assessment of basic literacy in Ghana
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This dissertation examines how recent advances in artificial intelligence, particularly in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), could enhance the assessment of reading ability in English in West Africa. Although regular diagnostic and formative assessment has proven essential for effective reading instruction, the substantial time and expertise needed to conduct and evaluate reading assessments often restricts their routine implementation, especially in...
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+ McGrane, J
- Institution:
- University of Oxford
- Division:
- SSD
- Department:
- Education
- Role:
- Supervisor
+ Hale, S
- Institution:
- University of Oxford
- Division:
- SSD
- Department:
- Oxford Internet Institute
- Role:
- Supervisor
- ORCID:
- 0000-0002-6894-4951
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- Type of award:
- DPhil
- Level of award:
- Doctoral
- Awarding institution:
- University of Oxford
- Language:
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English
- Deposit date:
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2025-07-07
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- Copyright holder:
- Owen Henkel
- Copyright date:
- 2025
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