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Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | YDI402 |
| Name | Testing and Assessment in Foreign Language Teaching |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. YONCA ÖZKAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. YONCA ÖZKAN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MERYEM MİRİOĞLU (Bahar) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
Student teachers are expected to be aware of approach, method and technique in ELT context and to be able to decide on the most appropriate approach and method by taking students into consideration
Course Content
ELT approaches, methods, techniques, second language acquisition theories, student and teacher roles in ELT context, technology in ELT context
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To gain awareness about testing and evluation |
| LO02 | To have deeper knowledge on testing elements |
| LO03 | To gain knowledge on language assessment principles |
| LO04 | To be able to differentiate various test types |
| LO05 | To be able to learn various test techniques |
| LO06 | To be able to assess writing skill in ELT context |
| LO07 | To be able to assess orals skill in ELT context |
| LO08 | Midterm Examination |
| LO09 | To be able to assess reading skill in ELT context |
| LO10 | To be able to assess listening skill in ELT context |
| LO11 | To be able to assess grammar and vocabulary in ELT context |
| LO12 | To learn and discuss alternatives in assessment |
| LO13 | To gain insight on grading and student evaluation |
| LO14 | Discussion on a sample assesment style |
| LO15 | Final Examination |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Students have knowledge on theory, practice and terminology in the area of learning and teaching English as a foreign language | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | Knowledge on the basic concept, theories and movement in the areas of linguistics, culture, literature, translation and communication. | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | Knowledge on learner variables such as age, level, learning styles and strategies and their impact on the process of learning and teaching English | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Students have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods in the area | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Students can reconstruct knowledge by using pedagogical skills, and develop lesson plans, methods, materials, activities and assessment samples by taking learners´´ ages, levels and needs into account | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Use information technologies effectively in the process of planning both learning and teaching by taking developmental characteristics and individual differences of learners into account | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Analyze teaching materials with a critical perspective and adopt and develop these teaching materials | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | Use teaching methods and techniques in order to develop learners´´ critical and creative thinking skills, and problem solving skills | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Evaluate the students´´ learning outcomes multi-directionally by using various methods | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | Students can take responsibility as an individual and as a member of a team to solve the problems in English language teaching and can develop pedagogical knowledge and skills in a continuous manner | 0 |
| PLO12 | - | Develop independent behavioral skills such as taking initiative and being creative in teaching practices | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Students can recognize themselves as individuals and use their strengths and learn from their weaknesses | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Use the ways to access information effectively | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | Use language learning strategies effectively | 0 |
| PLO16 | - | Students can use information and communication strategies in the area of English language teaching | 0 |
| PLO17 | - | Be aware of cultural factors at a national and international level which might be influential in English language teaching | 0 |
| PLO18 | - | Students can recognize the structure, purpose and function of the National Education System and act in accordance with the legislation, democratic, social, scientific and cultural values, and professional code of ethics | 0 |
| PLO19 | - | Communicate with the school administration, parents, colleagues and non-governmental organizations in order to develop individual, psychological, ethical, social and cultural skills of learners | 0 |
| PLO20 | - | Students can have professional self-confidence and grasp , internalize and implement social and cultural responsibilities as a teacher | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course, scope of the course | Portfolyo, ödev, performans değerlendirilmesi | |
| 2 | Testing, assessment, and teaching, approaches to language testing | Portfolyo, ödev, performans değerlendirilmesi | |
| 3 | Principles of language assessment | Portfolyo, ödev, performans değerlendirilmesi | |
| 4 | Kinds of tests and testing | Portfolyo, ödev, performans değerlendirilmesi | |
| 5 | Test techniques and testing overall ability, Common test techniques | Portfolyo, ödev, performans değerlendirilmesi | |
| 6 | Testing writing | Portfolyo, ödev, performans değerlendirilmesi | |
| 7 | Testing oral ability | Portfolyo, ödev, performans değerlendirilmesi | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Sözlü ve yazılı sınav | |
| 9 | Testing reading | Portfolyo, ödev, performans değerlendirilmesi | |
| 10 | Testing listening | Portfolyo, ödev, performans değerlendirilmesi | |
| 11 | Testing grammar and vocabulary | Portfolyo, ödev, performans değerlendirilmesi | |
| 12 | Alternatives in assessment | Portfolyo, ödev, performans değerlendirilmesi | |
| 13 | Grading and student evaluation, Course Review | Portfolyo, ödev, performans değerlendirilmesi | |
| 14 | Discussion | Sözlü ve yazılı sınav | |
| 15 | Final Examination | Sözlü sınav | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |