TESTING AND EVALUATION
| Title | ΕΛΕΓΧΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΞΙΟΛΟΓΗΣΗ ΕΠΙΔΟΣΗΣ / TESTING AND EVALUATION |
| Code | Γλ3-463 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | English Language and Literature |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600007409 |
Programme of Study: 2018-2019
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2017 – 2018 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600115228
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Class Schedule
| Building | Φιλοσοφική (Νέα) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ 107 (126) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 18:30 έως 21:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600115228
- eLearning: http://eclass.auth.gr/courses/ENL151/
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- Γλ3-329 THE CLASSROOM: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
- Γλ3-370 TEACHING AIDS
- Γλ3-380 VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AND TEACHING
- Γλ3-225 SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
- Γλ3-326 METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Learning Outcomes
he aim of this course is to introduce students to issues related to the design and classification of tests with regard to their approach and purpose. More particularly, the course will (a) show the connection between testing and teaching and discuss the concept of backwash effect, (b) provide overall instruction in the use of various types of tests for classroom purposes, (c) introduce fundamental concepts in testing (e.g. validity and reliability), (d) train students in the techniques and procedures employed in the construction and evaluation of tests and test results and (e) present types of tests for the testing of the skills, vocabulary and grammar.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Τhe course aims to introduce students to the field of Language Testing and Evaluation. Major topics to be discussed during the course include:
1. INTRODUCTION AND PRINCIPLES OF LANGUAGE TESTING
1.1. Introduction - Formal and Informal Testing
1.2. Purposes of Assessment
1.3. Educational Assessment in Language Teaching
1.3. The Evolution of Language Testing
1.4. Principles of Language Testing
1.5. Qualities of Language Testing
2. TESTING TECHNIQUES
2.1. Techniques of Objective Testing
2.2. Techniques of Subjective Testing
2.3. Rating Scales: Global and Analytic
3. ASSESSING THE LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
3.1. Testing Reading Skills
3.2. Testing Writing Skills
3.3. Testing Listening Skills
3.4. Testing Speaking Skills
3.5. Testing Vocabulary
4. DESIGNING A LANGUAGE TEST
4.1. CEFR for Assessment Purposes
4.2. Analysing EFL/ESL Public Examinations
4.3. The Assessment Cycle - A step-by step approach to Test design
4.4. Developing an ESP Test: A descriptive Account
5. ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF ASSESSING ACHIEVEMENT
5.1 Introduction and Principles of Alternative Assessment
5.2 Portfolio Assessment
5.3 Diaries – Journals – Logs
5.4 Classroom Observation
Keywords
testing, assessment, validity, reliability, practicality, test types
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
We use video projection for the presentations and class lectures.
Also the elearning platform is used for the uploading of the teaching material and lecture notes.
Students are regularly contacted through their emails or electronic announcements regarding their class.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 150 | 6 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Hughes, A.(1989). Testing for Language Teachers. CUP
Additional bibliography for study
Alderson, J., C. Clapham and D. Wall. (1995). Language test construction and evaluation. Cambridge University Press.
Baker, D. (1989). Language testing. Great Britain: Edward Arnold.
Brown, J.D. (1988). Understanding research in second language learning. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Efstathiadis, E. (1993). Assessment and evaluation of language performance. Thessaloniki: University Studio Press.
Heaton, J.B. (1990). Classroom Testing. London: Longman.
Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Oller, J. (1979). Language tests at school. Great Britain: Longman
Oller, J. (ed.) (1983). Issues in language testing research. Rowley, Mass.: Newbury House.
Underhill, N. (1987). Testing spoken language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Weir, C. (1993). Understanding and developing language tests. Hemel Hempstead: Prentice Hall International.
Last Update
29-05-2018
