ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING & EVALUATION
- Course
- ELTE414 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING & EVALUATION
- Department
- English Language Teaching - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 4
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- -
Course Description
To introduce students to some fundamental testing theories and concepts in language testing and to show how these theories, concepts and precepts are applied in the testing of the four skills. Skills based test construction is the main focus of the practical element of the course with students designing and makiing their own test. International measurement and testing systems are explored as well as the pegging of tests to international measurement systems such as the CEFR. The descriptors of these international systems are used in the construction of tests and the writing of test items so that learners can adapt materials in their future careers in line with current standards.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING & EVALUATION
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
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Course outcomes
- 01 Debate langauge testing using a strong foundation in the functions and forms of language testing
- 02 Discuss assessment with a solid knowledge of the different international evaluation bodies.
- 03 Create test items and tests based on the CEFR.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | The purpose of assessment, types of test, international testing |
| Week 2 | The CEFR - history, content, impact |
| Week 3 | The CEFR - can do statements and applying to assessment |
| Week 4 | Characteristics of a good test |
| Week 5 | Test Design |
| Week 6 | Writing Stems and Alternatives |
| Week 7 | Midterms |
| Week 8 | Midterms |
| Week 9 | CEFR based listening & reading testing |
| Week 10 | CEFR based speaking & writing testing |
| Week 11 | Formative Assessment |
| Week 12 | Authentic Materials |
| Week 13 | Rubrics |
| Week 14 | Final examinations |
| Week 15 | Final examinations |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Demirel, Ö - CEFR-based Language Testing - Ankara PEGEM Academy - 2011
- 02 cambridgeenglish.org/cefr/
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Debate langauge testing using a strong foundation in the functions and forms of language testing SOLO 5
- L02 Discuss assessment with a solid knowledge of the different international evaluation bodies. SOLO 5
- L03 Create test items and tests based on the CEFR. SOLO 5
Program Outcomes
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