Language Assessment in TEFL

Course Code:

EDEN 423

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Courses given by:

Zeynep KOÇOĞLU

Course Objectives:

The goal of this course is to inform students about the basic concepts, procedures and practices related to the assessment of language proficiency, and to show alternative performance assessment techniques. The course also aims to enable students to design, implement and evaluate a variety of testing instruments to assess reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and help them design a language proficiency test.

Course Content:

basic concepts, procedures and practices related to the assessment of language proficiency

washback of testing

a variety of testing instruments to assess reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Simulation, 4: Demonstration, 5: Problem solving, 6: Group work, 7: Drama, 8: Micro teaching

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Exam, B: Multiple choice, C: Gap filling, D: True false, E: Oral exam, F: Portfolio

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program learning outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Students will know basic concepts in assessment and testing	16	1,2	A,B,H
2) Students will define testing methods and identify techniques.	4, 16	1,2	A,B,H
3) Students will analyze and differentiate between test types, such as achievement, proficiency and placement	16	1,2	A,B,H
4) Students will evaluate standard tests	16	1,2	A,B,H
5) Students will know alternative assessment techniques	2, 16	1,2	A,B,H
6) Students will be able to evaluate advantages and disadvantages of test techniques.	2, 16	1,2	A,B,H
7) Students will be able to design and implement a language achievement test.	9	1,2,3	A,B,H

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	INTRODUCTION	LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
2	ASSESSMENT, MEASUREMENT AND TESTING	LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
3	LANGUAGE TESTS AS MEASUREMENT AND TESTING TOOLS	LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
4	DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEST TECHNIQUES	LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
5	BASIC CONCEPTS FOR DESIGNING LANGUAGE TESTS	LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
6	BASIC CONCEPTS FOR WRITING DIFFERENT TEST ITEMS	LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
7	MIDTERM
8	VALIDITY AND RELIABILIT	LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
9	TESTING GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY	LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
10	TESTING READING	LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
11	TESTING LISTENING	LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
12	TESTING WRITING	LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
13	TESTING SPEAKING	LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
14	STANDART TESTS	LANGUAGE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT
15	FINAL EXAM

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for Language Teachers. Cambridge University Press.
Additional Resources	Brown H. D. (2004) Language assessment principles and classroom practices. New York: Longman

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	PowerPoint slides
Assignments	1
Exams	Midterm and Final

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
MIDTERM	1	35
FINAL EXAM	2	45
TESTING PROJECT	3	20
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		45
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		55
Total		100

COURSE CATEGORY

SUBJECT COURSE

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
1	Having the knowledge of the theoretical and practical linguistic terminology and English language’s structural features and using language teaching methods and techniques accordingly.			X
2	Using the appropriate language teaching methods and techniques by having the knowledge of and evaluating the theories, rules and techniques of English as a foreign language learning and teaching		X
3	Preparing lesson plans by using appropriate instructional technologies according to the students’ needs, language proficiencies, ages, types of intelligence and learning styles		X
4	Being able to choose, use and prepare lesson plans by evaluating the effectiveness of ready classroom materials according to the proficiency levels, ages and motivation levels of the students.		X
5	Improving reading, speaking, writing and listening skills in English, and using the language at the level of finding information and sharing the information through written and spoken forms, and producing the language				X
6	Using information and communication technologies effectively in English education and teaching.		X
7	Recognizing English literary works like short stories, poems and novels and using them for teaching language skills.	X
8	Using measurement and evaluation tools and techniques associated with English teaching through evaluating them in terms of validity and reliability.
9	Having the knowledge of scientific research methods and having the ability to use them in the school environment and to use them in evaluating themselves both academically and individually.			X
10	According to the field of the prospective teacher, experiencing the field-related pedagogical information and skills in the school environment, and comprehending and performing the cultural and ethical responsibilities that the profession requires.		X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	4	64
Midterm	1	3	3
Final exam	1	3	3
Testing project	1	3	8
Total Work Load			125
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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