Principles of Foreign Language Testing

Course Code:

EDEN 507

Semester:

Güz

Course Type:

Doktora Bilimsel Hazırlık

P:

3

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

To provide an overview of current research and theories of language testing; To introduce the basic types of language tests, and some of the important concepts and issues in language testing, as well as a few very basic statistical procedures; To provide guidance and practice in evaluating, designing, trialing, and administering language tests.

Course Content:

This course introduces graduate students the fundamental principles of language testing. It focuses on the process of testing students’ language proficiency with respect to different language skills in the language classroom and the steps involved in this process. We will take a critical perspective on common testing methods and procedures and explore their limitations with a special focus on validity and reliability.

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

Dersin Öğrenme Çıktıları

Learning Outcomes	Program outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Distinguish between the different types of language tests for different purposes	3, 8, 11	1 and 2	A
recognize current issues in classroom testing: new views on intelligence, traditional and alternative assessment, computer-based testing	3, 8, 11	1 and 2	A
Comment on the basic principles of language assessment: practicality, reliability, validity, authenticity	3, 8, 11	1 and 2	A
Be familiar with basic statistical procedures involved in designing and evaluating testing procedures	3, 8, 11	1 and 2	A
Design alternatives in assessment: performance-based assessment, portfolio assessment, self-and peer-assessment, conferencing, observation	3, 8, 11	1 and 2	A
Design classroom-based tests	3, 8, 11	1 and 2	A
Design language elicitation and assessment tools for their own research	3, 8, 11	1 and 2	A

Dersin Akışı

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Testing, assessing, and teaching / Types of tests	J.D. Brown (2005)
2	Standard tests	J.D. Brown (2005)
3	Testing specifications	J.D. Brown (2005)
4	Developing language items	J.D. Brown (2005)
5	Assessing grammar and vocabulary	H.D. Brown (2004)
6	Assessing reading	H.D. Brown (2004)
7	Assessing listening	H.D. Brown (2004)
8	Assessing speaking	H.D. Brown (2004)
9	Assessing writing	H.D. Brown (2004)
10	Item analysis	J.D. Brown (2005)
11	Alternatives in Assessment	J.D. Brown (2005)
12	reliability	J.D. Brown (2005)
13	validity	J.D. Brown (2005)

Kaynaklar

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	1. Brown, J. D. (2005). Testing in language programs: A comprehensive guide to English language assessment (New edition). New York: McGraw-Hill 2. Brown, H. (2004). Language Assessment: Principles and Classroom Practices. USA: Longman
Additional Resources

Materyal Paylaşımı

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Powerpoint slides
Assignments
Exams

Değerlendirme Sistemi

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

Dersin Program Çıktılarına Katkısı

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct research in various areas of English language teaching
2	Assess and develop course materials				X
3	Assess methods and techniques for teaching various aspects of language					X
4	Examine and evaluate concepts about education technology and the teaching profession, ideas and data with scientific methods
5	Recognize literary texts such as short stories, poems, and novels in English and be able to use them in teaching language skills.
6	Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
7	Prepare lesson plans to develop students’ reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills in English
8	Develop assessment and measurement skills					X
9	Compare and contrast the theories of first and second language acquisition
10	Continuously develop their knowledge and skills in order to adapt to a rapidly developing technological environment
11	Evaluate measurement and evaluation tools and English instruction methods in terms of usefulness, validity and reliability.					X

AKTS İş Yükü Tablosu

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	3	48
Midterm	1	3	8
Final exam	1	3	12
Testing project	1	1	10
Total Work Load			126
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5.04
ECTS Credit of the Course			8

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