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Information
| Code | ELT757 |
| Name | Assessment in English Language Teaching |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. YONCA ÖZKAN |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
Introduction of testing and assessment jargons, evaluation of already being practiced tests within the framework of reliability, validity, feasibility and authenticity, and preparation of appropriate test items for the designated L2 learners.
Course Content
Testing and assessment terminology, test types, summative and formative assessment, testing principles, techniques and strategies and tiips in language assessment and testing
Course Precondition
Assessment approaches
Resources
Bachman, L. F. (1990). Fundamental considerations in language testing. OUP.
Notes
Bachman, L. F. & Palmer, A. S. (1996). Language testing in practice. OUP. Douglas, D. (2000). Assessing language for specific purposes. CUP. Martin, J. Ball, Crystal, D. & Fletcher, P. (2012). Assessing grammar. The languages of LARSP. Bristol: Multilingual Matters. Articles /Journals :Language Assessment Quarterly, TESL Quarterly, Teachers and Teaching, Teaching in Higher Education
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To realize and comprehend testing and assessment literature. |
| LO02 | To discuss various testing types and their characteristics. |
| LO03 | To comprehend the major testing principles. |
| LO04 | To evaluate the effectiveness of traditional and alternative tests within the scope of testing principles. |
| LO05 | To create L2 test items based on the principles of communicative learning environment. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students know various teaching methodologies and can implement them in their teaching | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can apply various approaches for specific purposes | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can assess and evaluate the learning process | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can develop appropriate teaching materials in accordance with the objectives | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of first and second language learning theories and can compare them | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students are aware of the role of culture and its relationship to foreign language learning | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students give importance to professional development | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can get published nation-wide and also internationally | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can produce thesis reflecting their knowledge of research methodology | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can carry out action research to improve learning and teaching | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can conduct interdisciplinary studies | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students are aware of ethical issues in academic research |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to teaching and testing; The purposes of testing | Self-study, brainstorming, lecture, question-answer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 2 | Kinds of tests and testing-the characteristics of tests | Self-study, brainstorming, lecture, question-answer | |
| 3 | Types of test items: Informal and Formal assessment, Formative and Summative assessment; Approaches to language testing: Discrete point vs. Integrative testing, Norm-referenced vs. Criterion-referenced testing, Objective vs. Subjective testing | Self-study, brainstorming, lecture, question-answer | |
| 4 | Approaches to language testing | Self-study, brainstorming, lecture, question-answer | |
| 5 | Criteria for testing a test: Practicality, Reliability, Validity, Authenticity, Backwash effect | Self-study, brainstorming, lecture, question-answer | |
| 6 | Testing Communication Skills Listening items | Self-study, brainstorming, lecture, question-answer | |
| 7 | Testing Communication Skills | Self-study, brainstorming, lecture, question-answer | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Sınav | |
| 9 | Testing Communication Skills- Speaking items | Self-study, brainstorming, lecture, question-answer, project-based learning | |
| 10 | Testing Communication Skills- Writing items | Self-study, brainstorming, lecture, question-answer, project-based learning | |
| 11 | Grammar testing and preparation of such tests | Self-study, brainstorming, lecture, question-answer, project-based learning | |
| 12 | Pronunciation testing and preparation of such tests | Self-study, brainstorming, lecture, question-answer, project-based learning | |
| 13 | Vocabulary testing and preparation of such tests | Self-study, brainstorming, lecture, question-answer, project-based learning | |
| 14 | Course participants create their own language test for a particular purpose and group of students on a targeted skill or domain and write reflection | Self-study, project-based learning | |
| 15 | Course Review and Reflection | Group work, self-study | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||