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LEARNING INFORMATION
Aim
This course aims to:
expose students to the development of testing in relation to language learning;
explore the concepts and principles of the various types of tests.
Course Learning Outcomes
Successful students in this course can:
explain the prevalent concepts in ESL testing;
construct practical ESL tests based on principles learnt;
identify the criteria of a good language test and different techniques in language testing, and
interpret the current development in language testing.
Learning activities
Explain in detail the pattern and purpose of lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars, online learning activities, and so on.
Essential texts
Arshad Abd. Samad. (2010) Essentials of Language Testing for Malaysian Teachers (Revised Edition). Selangor: UPM
Press
Brown, H. Douglas. (2004) Language Assessment Principles and Classroom Practices. USA: Pearson Education
Madsen, H.S. (1983). Techniques in Testing. Oxford: OUP
Recommended texts
Alderson, J.C., Clapham, C. and Wall, D. (1995) Language Test Construction and Evaluation. UK: Cambridge University
Press
Huges, A. (2003) Testing for Language Teachers. UK: Cambridge University Press
Mc. Namara, T. (2007) Language Testing. Oxford: OUP
Rea-Dickins, P. and Germaine K. (2007) Language Teaching: A Scheme for Teacher Education (Evaluation). Oxford:
OUP
Learning resources
http://languagetesting.info/articles/artlt.html
http://www.clef-campaign.org/
http://www.eltnews.gr/news_details.asp?news_id=326
COURSE PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Week
Begin Date
Lecture/Seminar
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Tutorial/Other
Assessment Due
Task 1 out
Task 2 in
(Class hour)
Task 2 and 3 out
Test 1
Start task 2
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Wrap-up syllabus
15.
Revision
Task 3 in
Test 2
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Assessment summary
Coursework
Tests
Online tasks
Final exam
Total
Assessment tasks
40%
10%
10%
40%
100%
Value
%
Date due
10%
Week 3
(class hour)
10%
Presentation
CLO 3
20%
Week 13
(class hour)
CLO 2
In order to pass this course, a student must attain at least 40 marks for the overall assessment.
Referencing style
APA Style, please refer to Term Paper Guidelines for reference.
Detailed information on each assessment task
Assessment task 1
a. 1 journal will be distributed to students
b. Students need to summarised the content of the journal in 400 words
c. Font and spacing: Times New Roman (12) and double-spacing
d. Penalties of 5 marks for late submission
Assessment task 2
a. The presentation is based on the topic given
b. Marks will be awarded based on your fluency, organisation and depth of discussion.
c. A prepared text should be handed to lecturer a day before the presentation.
Font and spacing: Times New Roman (12) and double-spacing.
d. Penalties of 5 marks for late submission.
Assessment task 3
Work in groups
Topic based on science, technology and environment
Find articles from newspaper or magazines
Cut out original advertisement and articles as proof (appendix)
Plan your Examination Specification Table based on Blooms Taxanomy
Built 20 MCQ (stem and options) and essay question.
Plan and arrange your questions into a proper exam paper (format included)
Test your MCQ in schools with at least 30 students.
Run an item analysis
Penalties of 5 marks for late submission.
It is the students responsibility to keep a copy of every assignment submitted.
MARKING SCHEME
ASSIGNMENT 1
1
Total
Organization
Audience cannot
understand
presentation because
there is no sequence
of information.
Student presents
information in logical
sequence which
audience can follow.
Student presents
information in logical,
interesting sequence
which audience can
follow.
Subject Knowledge
Student demonstrates
Student is
Student is at ease and full knowledge (more
uncomfortable with
answers most
than required) by
information and is able
questions with
answering all class
to answer only
explanations and some questions with
rudimentary questions,
elaboration.
explanations and
but fails to elaborate.
elaboration.
Visual Aids
Student occasionally
Student uses
uses visual aids that
superfluous visual aids
rarely support the
or no visual aids.
presentation.
Mechanics
Student's presentation
Presentation has three
has four or more
misspellings and/or
spelling errors and/or
grammatical errors.
grammatical errors.
Presentation has no
more than two
misspellings and/or
grammatical errors.
Presentation has no
misspellings or
grammatical errors.
Eye Contact
Student occasionally
Student makes no eye
uses eye contact, but
contact and only reads
still reads mostly from
from notes.
notes.
Verbal Techniques
Student mumbles,
incorrectly pronounces
terms, and speaks too
quietly for audience in
the back of class to
hear.
Student's voice is
clear. Student
pronounces most
words correctly. Most
audience members
can hear presentation.
Group Work
A= 26-28
B= 24-25
MARKING SCHEME
ASSIGNMENT 2
Portfolio Assessment Rubric
5
C= 21-23
D= 19-20
F= 0-18
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
4. _____________________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________________
Date
Component
Collecting & selecting materials
Planning & allocation of questions
(Bloom Taxonomy)
Preparing questions
Editing
Finalizing questions
Draft exam questions paper
Editing
Finalizing exam questions paper
Testing exam questions in school
Collecting & analyzing data
Result of Item analysis
Overall Report
Group performance
TOTAL
Comment
Marks
/2
/3
/10
/5
/5
/5
/5
/5
/5
/10
/10
/10
/5
/80
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