27 Abstract In this chapter, the use of language in assessments was researched regarding its role in supporting situated SDL. In this regard, the construct of language was approached as one of the material resources for learning in terms of SLOA. Situated learning emphasises the importance of context in the learning environment, and this ties in with the need to consider the social context for SDL. The problem investigated by this study is how language should be used in order to support situated SLOA. From existing research on situated self- directed multimodal learning, students and lecturers regard language as a Assessing axiologolects: Exploring the language of situated self-directed learning-oriented assessment Jako Olivier Research Unit Self-Directed Learning, Faculty of Education, North-West University, Mahikeng, South Africa How to cite: Olivier, J., 2021, ‘Assessing axiologolects: Exploring the language of situated self-directed learning-oriented assessment’, in E. Mentz & A. Lubbe (eds.), Learning through assessment: An approach towards Self-Directed Learning (NWU Self-Directed Learning Series Volume 7), pp. 27–49, AOSIS, Cape Town. https://doi.org/10.4102/aosis.2021.BK280.02 Chapter 2