TABLE 3: SUMMARY OF INFORMATION ON EACH COURSE/MODULE

1. Name of
Course/Mou!e
La"#ua#e Assessme"$
Penilaian Bahasa
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This course is relevant to student teachers of English as a Second Language as it
provides the suitable pedagogical content knowledge for them to carry out teaching
and learning activities effectively.
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1. understand the principles and types of assessment in a primary ESL
classroom
2. design appropriate test types to assess language skills and content areas in
a primary ESL classroom
3. have an awareness of issues and concerns related to assessment in
*alaysian primary schools
1:. Course Lear")"#
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1. +emonstrate an understanding of the principles of language assessment.
2. +esign construct and use various test types to assess language skills and
content areas in the conte,t of primary schools.
3. $pply appropriate assessment criteria interpret data and report students-
performance.
.. +iscuss issues and concerns in language assessment in *alaysian primary
schools.
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11. Tra"sfera7!e S@)!!s: /pon completion of this course what are the transferable skills that students can
gain0 #lease put an 1 in the 2!es- or 2(o- cell.
TSL31%3 Yes No
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(ote) Yes indicates that this sub6ect contributes to the development of the
transferable skills. No indicates that the sub6ect does not contribute to the
development of the transferable skills.
Coe Tra"sfera7!e s@)!!s
TS1 plan collaborate and carry out tasks in groups
TS2
communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in social and
academic settings
TS3 use 7nformation and 8ommunication Technology 978T: skills
TS. demonstrate commitment to e,cellence
TS& identify and solve problems creatively and innovatively
TS3 use higher order thinking skills 9;<TS:
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demonstrate the ability to gather synthesise and present
information
TS4 pro6ect confidence and leadership skills
TS5 pro6ect the persona and =ualities of a teacher
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1. Lecture ? input
2. Tutorial activities ? group work discussions presentations online tasks
$ssessment strategy)
1. 8ontinuous assessment is carried out to ensure the students have attained
and achieved the e,pected level of the prescribed course learning outcomes.
The set coursework will contribute &'@ to the final grade for the course.
2. Summative assessment consists of a written e,amination consisting of short>
response and essay =uestions to assess student performance. The
e,amination =uestions will be set by the course lecturer and the e,amination
will be held at a scheduled time. The e,amination will also contribute &'@ to
the final grade for the course.
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13. S5"o,s)s This course focuses on the overview of assessment role and purposes of assessment
in teaching and learning basic testing terminology basic principles of assessment
designing classroom language test assessing language skills and content scoring
grading and assessment criteria item analysis and interpretation reporting of
assessment data and reflecting on issues and concerns related to assessment in
*alaysian primary schools.
Kursus in memberi fokus terhadap penilaian secara menyeluruh, peranan dan tuuan
penilaian dalam pen!aaran dan pembelaaran, terma asas pentaksiran, prinsip asas
penilaian, mereka dan membentuk uian bahasa dalam bilik darah, menilai kemahiran
bahasa dan isi kandun!an bahasa, permarkahan, pen!!redan dan kriteria penilaian,
men!analisis dan menteremah item, melapor data penilaian, dan membuat refleksi
terhadap isu"isu berkenaan yan! berkaitan den!an penilaian di sekolah rendah di
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1*. Moe of De!)9er5 Lecture and tutorial
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1.. Ma,,)"# of $+e
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(ote) #L< indicates #rogramme Learning <utcomes and #E< indicates #rogramme
Educational <b6ectives. The #L< and #E< details are as follows)
3ro#ramme Eu(a$)o"a! O78e($)9es &3EO'
3EO1
$pply the knowledge and skills of teaching in schools community and
environment.
3EO% +emonstrate the ability to engage in life>long learning.
3EO3
+emonstrate the characteristics of an e,cellent teacher who is able to
be an e,emplar who is ethical and competitive locally and globally.
3EO*
Benerate innovative solutions to problems in the Teaching of English
as a Second Language 9TESL: through research and problem solving.
3EO-
#ractise leadership =ualities to create teamwork the ability to
communicate and demonstrate moral social and ethical
responsibility.
3EO.
/phold Cahasa *elayu as a language of knowledge and strengthen
the use of the English language to communicate competently.
3ro#ramme Lear")"# Ou$(omes &3LO'
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/se knowledge about the English language as well as knowledge and
understanding of the theories and principles for the teaching and
learning of English as a Second Language.
3LO%
*odel the correct and appropriate use of the English language and
apply knowledge of pedagogical theories and principles to create
learning e,periences according to the level of pupils- development.
3LO3
$pply reflective practices problem>solving skills scientific skills
research skills and creative and critical thinking skills in the Teaching
of English as a Second Language.
3LO*
8ommunicate and cooperate effectively with various parties locally
and globally.
3LO-
+emonstrate the ability for and show commitment and responsibility in
working as a team.
3LO.
#ractise values ethics morality and professionalism in the teaching
profession.
3LO0
Aecognise the need and capacity for continuous personal
improvement by accessing analysing and applying new knowledge to
engage in life>long learning.
3LO2
+emonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial skills in responding to
current trends and changes in education.
3LO6 +emonstrate responsibility in effective leadership.

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*odel the correct and appropriate use of the English language and
apply knowledge of pedagogical theories and principles to create
learning e,periences according to the level of pupils- development.
3LO3
$pply reflective practices problem>solving skills scientific skills
research skills and creative and critical thinking skills in the Teaching of
English as a Second Language.
3LO*
8ommunicate and cooperate effectively with various parties locally and
globally.
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+emonstrate the ability for and show commitment and responsibility in
working as a team.
3LO.
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profession.
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by accessing analysing and applying new knowledge to engage in life>
long learning.
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current trends and changes in education.
3LO6 +emonstrate responsibility in effective leadership.
Course Lear")"# Ou$(omes &CLO'
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+emonstrate an understanding of the theories and principles of
language assessment.
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language content.
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Aeliability) Aater and Test $dministration
Aeliability Dactors influencing Aeliability
Falidity) Dace FalidityG 8ontent FalidityG
8onstruct FalidityG 8oncurrent and #redictive
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#reparing Test ClueprintE Test Specification
Cloom-s and S<L< Ta,onomies
Buidelines for constructing test items
Test Dormat
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> Listening Speaking Aeading and
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> +iscrete point testE integrative testE
communicative test
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0. S(or)"#B /ra)"# a" Assessme"$ Cr)$er)a
$pproaches of Scoring )
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> Standard +eviation Standard Score and
7nterpretation of +ata
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16. Ma)" refere"(es
su,,or$)"# $+e (ourse
Crown ;. +. 92'1':. %an!ua!e assessment& Principles and classroom practices
92
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ed.:. (ew !ork) #earsonE Longman.
Bottlieb *. 92''3:. 'ssessin! (n!lish lan!ua!e learners& Brid!es from lan!ua!e
proficiency to academic achie)ement$ 8alifornia) 8orwin #ress.
A)$)o"a! refere"(es
su,,or$)"# $+e (ourse
$lderson I. 8. 92''&:. 'ssessin! readin!. 8ambridge) 8ambridge /niversity
#ress
$rshad $. S. 92''.:. (ssentials of lan!ua!e testin! for #alaysian teachers$
Serdang) /niversity #utra *alaysia #ress.
Cachman L. J #almer $. 92'1':. %an!ua!e assessment in practice. <,ford)
</#
Dulcher B. J +avidson D. 92''%:. %an!ua!e testin! and assessment& 'n
ad)anced resource book. /K) Taylor J Drancis.
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