Principles of Foreign Language Testing

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

Vertical Tabs

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
No	Program Learning Outcomes	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

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