English Language Teaching
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

IDEP404

Course Name:

Preparing Exams in English Language Teaching

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYBARS ERÖZDEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi AYBARS ERÖZDEN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Learn background knowledge to design and administer various types of language tests and language testing tools in general and English language tests in particular.

Course Content:

. Approaches to language testing
. Criteria and types of tests
. Objective testing
. Collecting test instructions & rubrics
. Tests of grammar and usage
. Testing vocabulary
. Listening comprehension tests
. Oral production tests
. Testing reading comprehension
. Testing the writing skills
. Interpreting test scores:
• Descriptive statistics
• Item analysis
. Assessment in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
. The language portfolio

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Develop materials for teaching English and adapt and evaluate the present materials.
2) Practise English teaching.
3) Identify evaluation and scientific research and apply them to school environment.
4) Gain cultural insight in accordance with the social context and educational level.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	1. Introduction 2. Approaches to language testing
2)	3. Criteria and types of tests
3)	4. Objective testing
4)	5. Collecting test instructions & rubrics 6. Tests of grammar and usage
5)	7. Testing vocabulary
6)	8. Listening comprehension tests
7)	9. Oral production tests
8)	Midterm exam
9)	10. Testing reading comprehension
10)	11. Testing the writing skills
11)	12. Interpreting test scores: • Descriptive statistics • Item analysis
12)	13. Assessment in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages 14. The language portfolio
13)	15. Standardized tests: • ETS Tests: TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, GRE, SAT • UCLES tests: YLE Starters/Movers/Flyers, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS • Pearson Tests: PTE General/Academic/Young Learner
14)	16. In practice: • Writing English language tests • Grading exams

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Heaton, J. B. (1988). Writing English Language Tests. Longman. 2. Milanovic, M. (2002). Language Examining and Test Development. COE Language Policy Division.
References:	1. Heaton, J. B. (1988). Writing English Language Tests. Longman. 2. Milanovic, M. (2002). Language Examining and Test Development. COE Language Policy Division.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) P1. To be able to use the language to reach the information, share the information orally and in written form
2) P2. To be able to evaluate, apply and interpret the terms and scientific approaches in the field of English Language Teaching
3) P3. To be able to identify the social and psychological features of students and apply appropriate evaluation and assessment methods in the light of ethical principles in order to support students' developments
4) P4. To be able to use Information and Communication Technologies and computer software to the extent that the filed requires ("European Computer Driving License", Advanced Level).
5) P5. To gain sufficient conscience with respect to protecting universal, national and cultural values and human & animal rights and about protecting the environment
6) P6. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with students' development, learning and teaching.
7) P7. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with developing curriculum development and evaluation.
8) P8. To be able to internalize and apply the innovative and modern methods, techniques and theories to teach English and to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply them into their teaching, and to fulfill the scientific research processes successfully.
9) P9. To internalize the basic areas of Educational Sciences and utilize the theories and approaches of developmental and learning psychology in order to enable educational development
10) P10. To be able to develop materials to improve language skills, to adopt and evaluate the available materials according to the level, interests and learning characteristics of students

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	P1. To be able to use the language to reach the information, share the information orally and in written form	3
2)	P2. To be able to evaluate, apply and interpret the terms and scientific approaches in the field of English Language Teaching
3)	P3. To be able to identify the social and psychological features of students and apply appropriate evaluation and assessment methods in the light of ethical principles in order to support students' developments	5
4)	P4. To be able to use Information and Communication Technologies and computer software to the extent that the filed requires ("European Computer Driving License", Advanced Level).
5)	P5. To gain sufficient conscience with respect to protecting universal, national and cultural values and human & animal rights and about protecting the environment
6)	P6. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with students' development, learning and teaching.	4
7)	P7. To be able to implement the theories, principles, methods and techniques related with developing curriculum development and evaluation.	4
8)	P8. To be able to internalize and apply the innovative and modern methods, techniques and theories to teach English and to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply them into their teaching, and to fulfill the scientific research processes successfully.	5
9)	P9. To internalize the basic areas of Educational Sciences and utilize the theories and approaches of developmental and learning psychology in order to enable educational development
10)	P10. To be able to develop materials to improve language skills, to adopt and evaluate the available materials according to the level, interests and learning characteristics of students	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Application
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Final	3	% 100
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 0
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 100
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	10	4	40
Presentations / Seminar	2	5	10
Homework Assignments	2	5	10
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			105