AJ3406 Testing and Evaluation in English Language Teaching

Faculty of Education
Spring 2027
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Bc. Mgr. Sonia Homolka (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Prerequisites
No prerequisites or co-requisites needed.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Abstract
The course offers basic information about creating and using standardised/nonstandardised language tests for teachers.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, participants should be able to demonstrate the following: 1. a working knowledge of a selection testing means that could be used in a classroom setting; 2. confidence in selecting appropriate tools for testing; 3. the ability to evaluate testing tools for specific activities and learner groups.
Key topics
Key concepts and qualities of a good test Types of tests and assessment Test analysis Test techniques and scoring rules Students' original items evaluation Feedback
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • HUGHES, Arthur. Testing for language teachers. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, xii, 251. ISBN 0521484952. info
    not specified
  • HALADYNA, Thomas M., RODRIGUEZ, Michael, C. Developing and Validating Test Items. Routledge, 2013, 454. ISBN 9780415876056.
  • BROWN, H. Douglas and Priyanvada ABEYWICKRAMA. Language assessment : principles and classroom practices. Third edition. Hoboken: Pearson, 2019, xviii, 376. ISBN 9780134860220. info
  • MCNAMARA, T. F. Language testing. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000, xv, 140. ISBN 0194372227. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
The course will be taught using the following methods: 1. group work; 2. problem-solving; 3. peer evaluation of the presented outcomes; 4. tutor's feedback.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Tasks in Moodlinka. To successfully pass the course, students must complete a portfolio task, which is represented by a short language test. According to the Competency Framework for Teacher Graduates (OSKR / KRAAU), the creation of this portfolio task develops competence in identifying and applying a variety of teaching methods and techniques with regard to the educational needs of lower secondary and secondary school pupils.
Language of instruction
English
Study support
https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=3729
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
Note related to how often the course is taught: kombinované studium: každý druhý týden.
Teacher's information
In the course, the use of AI is permitted for learning but not for cheating. It is acceptable to use AI for brainstorming ideas, basic proofreading, and suggestions for improvement. It is unacceptable to have a text generated, translated, or reformulated. Remember to acknowledge all innovative ideas that are not yours. For generated ideas, use in-text citations. At the end of each assignment, state how you worked/did not work with AI. When in doubt, consult your teacher.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026.
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