EN4S104 - Assessment and Evaluation 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | EN4S104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Assessment and Evaluation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Culture and Animation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Culture | ||
| Module Leader: | Rhian Webb | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100513 - teaching English as a foreign language | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
The module aims to introduce key concepts and principles in language testing and assessment, which covers theoretical approaches to assessment and testing of language skills in general /academic and specific contexts.
Content Summary
On successful module completion students will have studied key concepts and terminology associated with testing and assessment, validity and washback, indirect tests, subjectivity in speaking tests, how to test reading, writing and listening, technology and online tests.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate the key concepts that inform design of English tests. |
| LO2 | Analyse the different types of tests used in the TESOL industry to determine best fit for specific contexts |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | present test and rationale to peers | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Critical review of personally produced test (following peer review) | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |