AENG110 In-Class Learning EvaluationIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs English Language TeachingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
English Language Teaching
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: AENG110
Course Name: In-Class Learning Evaluation
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 4
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Field Education
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 : Prof. Dr. AYTAÇ GÖĞÜŞ
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: It is aimed to understand and adopt the relationship between classroom assessment and learning.
Course Content: The relationship between classroom assessment and learning, developing formative assessment practices and assessment tools.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Show that they understand the relationship between classroom assessment and learning
2) Analyze various formative assessment applications in terms of features they should have
3) Develop various formative assessment tools for groups of students of different ages and languages.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to classroom assessment and the relationship between formative assessment and learning Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Brown, H. D. (2004). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. Longman. Coombe, C., Folse, K., & Hubley, N. (2007). A Practical Guide to Assessing English Language Learners. USA: The University of Michigan Press. Bachman, Lyle F. & Palmer, Adrian S. (1996). Language Testing in Practice: Designing and Developing Useful Language Tests. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Genese, F. and Upshur, J.A. (1998). Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1989/1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Weir, C.J. (1990). Communicative language testing. London: Prentice Hall.
2) Formal and Informal Formative Evaluation; CEFR and formative evaluation Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Brown, H. D. (2004). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. Longman. Coombe, C., Folse, K., & Hubley, N. (2007). A Practical Guide to Assessing English Language Learners. USA: The University of Michigan Press. Bachman, Lyle F. & Palmer, Adrian S. (1996). Language Testing in Practice: Designing and Developing Useful Language Tests. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Genese, F. and Upshur, J.A. (1998). Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1989/1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Weir, C.J. (1990). Communicative language testing. London: Prentice Hall.
3) Formal formative assessment applications 1: Traditional approaches: Written exams, short-answer exams, right-wrong type tests Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Brown, H. D. (2004). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. Longman. Coombe, C., Folse, K., & Hubley, N. (2007). A Practical Guide to Assessing English Language Learners. USA: The University of Michigan Press. Bachman, Lyle F. & Palmer, Adrian S. (1996). Language Testing in Practice: Designing and Developing Useful Language Tests. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Genese, F. and Upshur, J.A. (1998). Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1989/1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Weir, C.J. (1990). Communicative language testing. London: Prentice Hall.
4) Formal formative assessment practices 1: Traditional approaches: multiple choice tests, matching tests, oral polls Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Brown, H. D. (2004). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. Longman. Coombe, C., Folse, K., & Hubley, N. (2007). A Practical Guide to Assessing English Language Learners. USA: The University of Michigan Press. Bachman, Lyle F. & Palmer, Adrian S. (1996). Language Testing in Practice: Designing and Developing Useful Language Tests. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Genese, F. and Upshur, J.A. (1998). Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1989/1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Weir, C.J. (1990). Communicative language testing. London: Prentice Hall.
5) Formal formative assessment applications 1: sample success test analysis Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Brown, H. D. (2004). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. Longman. Coombe, C., Folse, K., & Hubley, N. (2007). A Practical Guide to Assessing English Language Learners. USA: The University of Michigan Press. Bachman, Lyle F. & Palmer, Adrian S. (1996). Language Testing in Practice: Designing and Developing Useful Language Tests. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Genese, F. and Upshur, J.A. (1998). Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1989/1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Weir, C.J. (1990). Communicative language testing. London: Prentice Hall.
6) Formal formative assessment applications 2: Alternative Evaluation Tools: Observation, interview, performance evaluation, student product file Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Brown, H. D. (2004). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. Longman. Coombe, C., Folse, K., & Hubley, N. (2007). A Practical Guide to Assessing English Language Learners. USA: The University of Michigan Press. Bachman, Lyle F. & Palmer, Adrian S. (1996). Language Testing in Practice: Designing and Developing Useful Language Tests. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Genese, F. and Upshur, J.A. (1998). Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1989/1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Weir, C.J. (1990). Communicative language testing. London: Prentice Hall.
7) Midterm
8) Formal formative assessment practices 2: Alternative Assessment Tools: research papers, research projects, peer assessment, self assessment Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Brown, H. D. (2004). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. Longman. Coombe, C., Folse, K., & Hubley, N. (2007). A Practical Guide to Assessing English Language Learners. USA: The University of Michigan Press. Bachman, Lyle F. & Palmer, Adrian S. (1996). Language Testing in Practice: Designing and Developing Useful Language Tests. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Genese, F. and Upshur, J.A. (1998). Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1989/1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Weir, C.J. (1990). Communicative language testing. London: Prentice Hall.
9) Formal formative assessment applications 2: sample analysis Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Brown, H. D. (2004). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. Longman. Coombe, C., Folse, K., & Hubley, N. (2007). A Practical Guide to Assessing English Language Learners. USA: The University of Michigan Press. Bachman, Lyle F. & Palmer, Adrian S. (1996). Language Testing in Practice: Designing and Developing Useful Language Tests. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Genese, F. and Upshur, J.A. (1998). Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1989/1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Weir, C.J. (1990). Communicative language testing. London: Prentice Hall.
10) Informal formative assessment practices 3: Class interaction and formative assessment Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Brown, H. D. (2004). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. Longman. Coombe, C., Folse, K., & Hubley, N. (2007). A Practical Guide to Assessing English Language Learners. USA: The University of Michigan Press. Bachman, Lyle F. & Palmer, Adrian S. (1996). Language Testing in Practice: Designing and Developing Useful Language Tests. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Genese, F. and Upshur, J.A. (1998). Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1989/1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Weir, C.J. (1990). Communicative language testing. London: Prentice Hall.
11) Rubrics, scoring and grading Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Brown, H. D. (2004). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. Longman. Coombe, C., Folse, K., & Hubley, N. (2007). A Practical Guide to Assessing English Language Learners. USA: The University of Michigan Press. Bachman, Lyle F. & Palmer, Adrian S. (1996). Language Testing in Practice: Designing and Developing Useful Language Tests. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Genese, F. and Upshur, J.A. (1998). Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education. New York: Cambridge University Press. Heaton, J.B. (1989/1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman. Weir, C.J. (1990). Communicative language testing. London: Prentice Hall.
12) Giving feedback to students according to the exam results
13) Giving feedback to students according to the exam results
14) Öğrenci sunumları (kendi dizayn ettikleri bir formatif değerlendirme aracı)

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Heaton, J.B. (1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman.
Brown, H. D. (2004). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. Longman.
Coombe, C., Folse, K., & Hubley, N. (2007). A Practical Guide to Assessing English Language Learners. USA: The
University of Michigan Press.
Bachman, Lyle F. & Palmer, Adrian S. (1996). Language Testing in Practice: Designing and Developing Useful
Language Tests. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Genese, F. and Upshur, J.A. (1998). Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education. New York:
Cambridge University Press.
References: Hughes, A. (2003). Testing for language teachers. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Heaton, J.B. (1990). Writing English Language Tests. London: Longman.
Brown, H. D. (2004). Language assessment: Principles and classroom practices. Longman.
Coombe, C., Folse, K., & Hubley, N. (2007). A Practical Guide to Assessing English Language Learners. USA: The
University of Michigan Press.
Bachman, Lyle F. & Palmer, Adrian S. (1996). Language Testing in Practice: Designing and Developing Useful
Language Tests. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Genese, F. and Upshur, J.A. (1998). Classroom-Based Evaluation in Second Language Education. New York:
Cambridge University Press.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

2

3

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
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

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Project preparation
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Individual Project
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Midterms 1 6 6
Final 1 6 6
Total Workload 40