TÜRKÇE
ENGLISH
Information
| Code | INGZ402 |
| Name | Exam Preparation in English Language Teaching |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. YONCA ÖZKAN |
Course Goal
establish the distinction between testing, assessment and diagnosis and how these interplay in decision making processes. -demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of statistical concepts, measurement scales, quantification of test performance, norms, reliability, standard error of measurement, confidence intervals and validity.
Course Content
The purpose of this course is to provide student teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand assessment issues, specifically in second language testing and assessment. The course emphasizes the relationship between research and practice. It involves test preparation, administration, and evaluation. It also provides a theoretical and practical basis for choosing and using the wide range of test and measurement data available to applied researchers.
Course Precondition
Resources
Green, A. (2013). Exploring language assessment and testing: Language in action. Routledge.
Notes
Heaton, J. B. (1989). Writing English language tests. London: Longman.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | establish the distinction between testing, assessment and diagnosis and how these interplay in decision making processes. |
| LO02 | analyze reliability and validity |
| LO03 | create appropriate and alternative assessment models for the targeted audience |
| LO04 | create inclass performance and achievement tests based on learners' needs and profile |
| LO05 | analyze and create language portfolio based on learners' profile and needs |
| LO06 | analyze and create appropriate assessment tools which align with reliability and validity principles |
| LO07 | prepare assessment tools and items which can measure learners' structure, lexis and phonological items |
| LO08 | prepare assessment tools and items which can measure learners' listening, speaking, reading and writing items |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students have knowledge on theory, practice and terminology in the area of learning and teaching English as a foreign language | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge on the basic concept, theories and movement in the areas of linguistics, culture, literature, translation and communication. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge on learner variables such as age, level, learning styles and strategies and their impact on the process of learning and teaching English | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students have knowledge on qualitative and quantitative research methods in the area | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can reconstruct knowledge by using pedagogical skills, and develop lesson plans, methods, materials, activities and assessment samples by taking learners´´ ages, levels and needs into account | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use information technologies effectively in the process of planning both learning and teaching by taking developmental characteristics and individual differences of learners into account | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze teaching materials with a critical perspective and adopt and develop these teaching materials | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluate the problems in the process of English language teaching and offer effective solutions to these problems | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use teaching methods and techniques in order to develop learners´´ critical and creative thinking skills, and problem solving skills | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluate the students´´ learning outcomes multi-directionally by using various methods | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Students can take responsibility as an individual and as a member of a team to solve the problems in English language teaching and can develop pedagogical knowledge and skills in a continuous manner | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop independent behavioral skills such as taking initiative and being creative in teaching practices | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Students can recognize themselves as individuals and use their strengths and learn from their weaknesses | |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use the ways to access information effectively | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use language learning strategies effectively | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Students can use information and communication strategies in the area of English language teaching | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Be aware of cultural factors at a national and international level which might be influential in English language teaching | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can recognize the structure, purpose and function of the National Education System and act in accordance with the legislation, democratic, social, scientific and cultural values, and professional code of ethics | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Communicate with the school administration, parents, colleagues and non-governmental organizations in order to develop individual, psychological, ethical, social and cultural skills of learners | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Students can have professional self-confidence and grasp , internalize and implement social and cultural responsibilities as a teacher |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | technical term presentation related to course content | ön okuma süreci, soru hazırlama | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Language assessment approaches and strategies | ön okuma süreci, soru hazırlama | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Language assessment principles | ön okuma süreci, soru hazırlama | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Reliability, validity, authenticity, feasibility criteria | ön okuma süreci, soru hazırlama | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 5 | How to assess structure | ön okuma süreci, soru hazırlama | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | How to assess vocabulary | ön okuma süreci, soru hazırlama | |
| 7 | How to assess oral skills | ön okuma süreci, soru hazırlama | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | sınava hazırlık | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 9 | How to assess reading | ön okuma süreci, soru hazırlama | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 10 | How to assess writing | ön okuma süreci, soru hazırlama | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Pedagogical applications in preparing language tests | ön okuma süreci, soru hazırlama | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | How to prepare alternative test items and models | ön okuma süreci, soru hazırlama | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Critical discussion on the targeted domain | ön okuma süreci, soru hazırlama | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Course review and overall discussion | beyin fırtınası, sınıf içi tartışma | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Course review and overall discussion | beyin fırtınası, sınıf içi tartışma | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | sınava hazırlık | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | sınava hazırlık | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||