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Course Code: 
EDEN 507
Course Type: 
Seçmeli
P: 
3
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
6
Course Language: 
İngilizce
Course Objectives: 
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to fundamental concepts and principles of second/foreign language testing both in theory and practice.
Course Content: 

Theoretical: the students are expected to have a sound knowledge of: test functions and references, item characteristics, test characteristics, assessing language skills and components, construct relevant and irrelevant factors influencing language assessment

Practical: students are expected to have abilities to: design a test, plan, write, assemble, administer, score, and interpret test scores,

make a decision on test use, evaluate a test, critique, cooperate and collaborate

Course Methodology: 
Teaching Methods: 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 G: Presentation H: Project

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Dersin Öğrenme Çıktıları

Course Learning Outcomes Program

Learning

Outcomes

Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Students will have knowledge about test functions and references 3,8,9 1,2 F
Students will understand test characteristics 4, 8, 9, 11 1,2 F, H
Students will understand factors affecting language assessment

 

 

3, 8, 9, 11 1,2 A,F, H

 

 

Dersin Akışı

 

COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Self-Assessment

Introduction to the course and discussion of the syllabus

 
2 Definition of terms, Fundamental concepts in language testing HD Brown 1, JD Brown
3 History of language testing

Test theories

Skehan 1&2Farhady
4 Designing a test

Common test techniques

HD Brown and JD Brown
5 Testing Language Components HD Brown and JD Brown
6 Testing Listening HD Brown and JD Brown
7 Testing Reading HD Brown and JD Brown
8 Testing Speaking HD Brown and JD Brown
9 Testing Writing HD Brown and JD Brown
10 -  
11 Tests for young learners Hughes, Ch. 15
12 Articles: Alternative Assessment Articles: Alternative Assessment
13 Reliability Hughes, Ch. 5 Plus Farhady
14 Validity Hughes Ch  4/Farhady
     

 

Kaynaklar

 

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook Hughes, Testing for Language Teachers

JD Brown, Criterion Based Language Testing

Farhady, Justification, Development and Validation of Functional Language Testing

Additional Resources  

 

Materyal Paylaşımı

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents  
Assignments Weekly readings, weekly scenarios, weekly questions, assessment development project, weekly reflections, pair work interview and rating, test evaluation
Exams Mİdterm, final

 

 

 

 

Değerlendirme Sistemi

 

 

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Weekly readings, scenarios, questions 15 29
Assessment development project 1 25
Test evaluation 1 10
Pair work Interview and rating 1 8
Midterm              1 12
Final 1 16
Total   100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE   16
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE   84
Total   100

 

Dersin Program Çıktılarına Katkısı

 

 

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5  
1 To do research in the field of English language education.       x    
2 To develop and evaluate course materials.     x      
3 To evaluate various methods and techniques used in teaching a foreign language.         x  
4 To evaluate and examine concepts regarding educational technology and the teaching profession, and ideas, and data.         x  
5 To know literary texts such as English short stories, novels, and poems and use them in teaching language skills.     x      
6 To state ideas and findings related to a research topic both orally and written efficiently.         x  
7 To prepare lesson plans to develop the English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills of the students.       x    
8  To develop skills in measurement and evaluation.         x  
9 To compare the theories related to a native and second language.         x  
10 To constantly develop knowledge and competencies to be able to adapt to the fast changing technological environment.       x    
11 To use tools and methods of measurement and evaluation regarding English language teaching by evaluating them with respect to validity, reliability, and practicality.         x  

 

AKTS İş Yükü Tablosu

 

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Excluding the exam week: 14x Total course hours) 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 5 60
Assignments 4 6 24
       
       
Total Work Load     126
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     5
ECTS Credit of the Course     5