Learner Assessment in Tesol (P00212)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EDU-P-P00212

This module provides students with an overview of current theories and practices in language testing. It enables students to critically evaluate existing tests in the light of these theories and practices and to devise tests appropriate to their own language learners.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	11:00	:

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	10:00	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
1.1 demonstrate an understanding of central concepts in learner assessment;
1.2 select appropriate methods of learner assessment;
1.3 devise their own assessment instruments;
1.4 analyse and evaluate assessment data;
1.5 evaluate different kinds of language tests.

Assessment Information

Participants will complete a series of tasks including: devising specifications for a test, designing a sample test, analysis of test results, evaluation of a test.
The final assignment will require participants to provide a rationale and evaluation of a selected test. The evaluation will identify ways in which the test might be improved. Participants will produce a written evaluation of a test sample, giving clear indications of ways in which the test could be improved.