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Learners will be able to:ii. hypo<strong>the</strong>sise competences for language and literature teachingiii. define performance indicators for <strong>the</strong> language artsiv. write assessment items for languages <strong>of</strong> interestv. conduct assessment activities for language classesvi. evaluate language and literature assessment toolsObjectivesThe course should equip learners withii. knowledge about basics in assessmentiii. knowledge about quality in assessment practiceiv. skills <strong>of</strong> writing assessment itemsv. skills <strong>of</strong> designing assessment toolsContentThe course will include assessment basics such as validity, reliability; language assessmentmodes and test types. Through practical sessions it will expose <strong>the</strong> learner to steps in <strong>the</strong>development and evaluation <strong>of</strong> language and literature assessment items and tools. Learners willbe required to critique current tools and practice and produce some tools for defined grade levelsand teaching/learning contexts.Teaching MethodsLecture; Small groups; Workshop, Seminar seriesCourse OutlineWeek Content/Activity1 Defining AssessmentReal assessmentPseudo assessmentZone <strong>of</strong> Proximal Difference (ZPD)2 Justification for Language AssessmentMonitoring language performanceMotivation for language learning and practiceProblem identificationGrading learner achievementAppraisal <strong>of</strong> teaching approaches, methods, resourcesFeedback to stakeholder3 & 4 Quality in AssessmentValidityReliabilityScopeSpecificationLevel <strong>of</strong> difficultyAppropriateness39

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