TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Coordinator
Program Level
Program
Instruction Language
Applicable for TESOL Program
Requirement in TESOL Program
Semester in TESOL Program
Overview
This course prepares fundamental principles and best practice of testing and assessment for English language teachers at the undergraduate level. It considers a range of concepts and skills of assessing learners’ English language proficiency. Issues such as testing methods, testing techniques, and evaluation measures are brought into class discussions and analyses. Students are required to work on different types of testing for different skills, including pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and the four macro language skills. A critical perspective on common testing methods and procedures is employed for the exploration of their limitations on validity and washback effects.
Objectives
|
Goals |
Goal description |
|
G1 |
Understand the concepts, terminologies, and principles in language testing |
|
G2 |
Identify the differences of language test types Evaluate language tests critically Write short tests for language aspects and language skills |
|
G3 |
Cooperate when designing tests and implementing the process of evaluating and assessing students' study results |
|
G4 |
Participate in the development and administration of tests in educational institution settings Demonstrate an understanding of important trends in language testing |
Learning Outcomes
|
CLOs |
Descriptions After finishing this course, students are able to |
ELO(s) /PI(s) |
Course Competency Level |
|
CLO1 |
Understand the concepts, terminologies, and principles in language testing |
PI 5.3 |
1 |
|
CLO2 |
Identify the differences of language test types |
PI 5.3 |
2 |
|
CLO3 |
Evaluate language tests critically |
PI 11.3 |
4 |
|
CLO4 |
Write short tests for language aspects and language skills |
PI 5.3 |
6 |
Materials
Textbooks
Fulcher, G. (2013). Practical Language Testing. Routledge.
Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for Language Teachers (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.
References
Fulcher, G., & Davidson, F. (2007). Language Testing and Assessment: An Advanced Resource Book. Routledge.
Solano-Flores, G. (2016). Assessing English Language Learners: Theory and Practice. Routledge.
Assessment
Assessment matrix
|
No. |
Content |
CLOs |
Course Competency Level |
Assignment |
Evaluation Criteria |
Weighting |
|
1 |
Understand the concepts, terminologies, and principles in language testing |
1 |
1 |
Quizzes 1&2 Final exam |
|
10% |
|
2 |
Identify the differences of language test types |
2 |
2 |
Quizzes 3&4 Final exam |
|
10% |
|
3 |
Evaluate language tests critically |
3 |
4 |
Testing Critiques Final exam |
Rubric |
40% |
|
4 |
Write short tests for language aspects and language skills |
4 |
6 |
Test Items Design & Evaluation Final exam |
Rubric |
40% |
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