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Course Number: ELI 605Course Title: Testing and assessmentSemester One, 2014/ 015Time: Tuesday 1:00 – 3:20Venue: Central library, Room 1Teaching Staff Name: Aishah KhojahExtension: 27049 Building: 40, Room: 132 Office Hours: M.T.W. 10:00 – 11:00Email: akhojah@kau.edu.saEmail: ayykhojah@Subject descriptionThis subject provides a broad overview of the major principles involved in second and foreign language testing and assessment. The focus is on both the theoretical and practical issues in testing and assessment. The subject examines English language assessment including proficiency and placement tests, high-stakes standardized testing, and traditional and non-traditional assessment. It also examines testing techniques and procedures. The assessment of the four basic language skills that demonstrate language proficiency is also examined. This subject emphasizes the general principals of English language test construction and administration. Students are provided with practical experience in preparing, correcting, analyzing and assessing language tests.Subject ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:Understand the key concepts and the basic principles of language testing and assessment. Criticize the relationship of testing to teaching practice and syllabus design.Understand approaches and techniques in language test development and validation.Evaluate a test format in terms of purpose and appropriateness.Construct and design a test for a specific skill.Understand and follow an assessment rubric in order to develop a standardized language test. ContentBasic concepts and principles of language testing and assessment: Validity, Reliability, Practicality, Authenticity, and Backwash or wash-back. Types of assessment: Summative and formative assessments. Test specification. Types of tests: Placement test, Achievement test, Diagnostic test, and Proficiency test. Grading and scoring. Alternative assessment: Portfolios, Journals, and Self/Peer assessment. Teaching and learning strategiesBefore coming to class, please, read the assigned topics and relevant materials. Assignments should be submitted on the given dates; late assignments are not accepted. ProgramWeekDatesDescriptionPresentersWeek 12 Sep.7/11/35Registration week****Week 29 Sep.14/ 11Ice-breaking. An introduction to basic concepts in language testing and assessment.****Week 316 Sep21/ 11Discuss the weekly topics: Each student will pick a card that includes a topic for presentation and class discussion. ****Week 423 Sep28/ 11National day break****Week 530 Sep.6/ 12Hajj break****Week 67 Oct.13/ 12Hajj break****Week 714 Oct.20/ 12Principle of language assessment and testing: ValidityPrinciple of language assessment and testing: ReliabilityWeek 821 Oct.27/ 12Principle of language assessment and testing: PracticalityPrinciple of language assessment and testing: AuthenticityFirst AssignmentWeek 928 Oct.4/ 1/ 36Principle of language assessment and testing: Backwash or wash-backWeek 104 Nov.11/ 1Types of assessment: Summative and formative assesWeek 1111 Nov.18/ 1Test specificationWeek 1218 Nov.25/ 1Types of tests: Placement testTypes of tests: achievement testWeek 1325 Nov.2/ 2Types of tests: Diagnostic testTypes of tests: Proficiency testWeek 142 Dec.9/ 2Grading and scoringSecond AssignmentWeek 159 Dec.16/ 2Alternative assessment: portfoliosWeek 1616 Dec.23/ 2Alternative assessment: JournalsWeek 1723 Dec.30/ 2Alternative assessment: self and peer assessmentWeek 1830 Dec.7/ 3Third AssignmentAssessmentIndividual assignment (20 marks), 1000 words reflection is due on 21/10/2014.Each student will pick a card that includes a topic for presentation and class discussion. Group work assignment (25 marks), 2000 words equivalent report is due on 2/12/2014. Evaluate and criticize two types of test techniques in relation to the curriculum and teaching practice at the ELI. (Examine test items provided by the ELI Test Unit). Final project (50 marks), 3000 words equivalent paper is due on 30/12/2014. Work with a partner and design a short test relevant to the ELI context, on one of the four language skills. Evaluate your test in the light of ‘principles of language assessment’ (i.e. validity and reliability). Class participation (5 marks). Recommended ReadingsBrown, H. D., & Abeywickrama, P. (2010). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. New York: Pearson Education. (Pdf.) (KEY TEXT)Fulcher, G. (2010). Practical language testing. UK: Hodder Education. (Pdf.) (KEY TEXT) Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers (2nd Ed). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (Pdf.)Alderson, J. C., Clapham, C., & Wall, D., (1995). Language test construction and evaluation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (central library)Douglas, D. (2010). Understanding language testing. UK: Hodder Education.McKay, P. (2006). Assessing Young Language Learners, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. (pdf.)Weir, Cyril, J. (2005). Language testing and validation: an evidence-based approach. Macmillan: Palgrave. (Pdf.)Fultcher, G. and Davison, F. (2007). Language testing and assessment: an advanced resource book. New York: Routledge. (Pdf.)Relevant JournalsLanguage Assessment QuarterlyLanguage Testing (Sage Journals)Assessing Writing: An International JournalOther ResourcesLanguage Testing Resources Website: site is designed and maintained by Prof. Glenn Fulcher ................
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