COURSEWORK (SEMESTER 6)

PROGRAM
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practices of
language assessment. (1.1, 1.2, 1.4)
2. Design, construct and use various test types to assess language skills
and content areas in the context of primary schools. (1.4, 2.3, 2.4)
3. nterpret data and report students! performance. (1.4, 2.4, 3.4, 4.3)
4. "se appropriate assessment methods to assess language skills and
language content. (1.3, 1.#, 2.3, 2.4)
$. %e&ect and discuss issues and concerns in language assessment in
'alaysia and other countries. (1.#, $.$, #.4, (.2 )
)his course*ork assesses learning outcomes 1 and 2.
COURSEWORK O-'ECTI.ES:
)o ena+le students to,
1. demonstrate +asic understanding of the principles and practices of
assessment in primary -nglish language teaching contexts.
2. design, construct and use various test types to assess language
skills and content areas in the context of primary schools.
3. re&ect on and discuss issues related to assessment in the primary
-nglish language classroom
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COURSEWORK/ PRO'ECT : (#))0)
)his course*ork seeks to explore the assessments of language skills and
language content employed +y teachers in the -/0 primary classrooms.
)he data collected from classroom o+servations *ill form the point of
reference for test design and construction and for critical re&ection.
Pa(! I
1ritten %eport on 2lassroom 3+servation, (ndividual) 4 (356)
The Task
a. 3+serve an -nglish teacher teaching in class and pay special
attention to the test type employed +y the teacher to assess any
language skill(s) or language content. )ake note of the test
employed and evaluate it *ith regards to 12u( +asic principles of
language assessment. 1ith the teacher!s permission, audio record
the lesson to document pertinent points *ith regards to the
assessment.
+. n a+out 3)) 42(ds, *rite a report of your o+servation and
comment on the strengths 7 *eaknesses of the test and suggest
improvements to make it more e8ective. /upport your vie*s and
opinions *ith related literature.
9ppend (if any) pictures, sketches, notes, and other supporting
materials.
Pa(! II
)est Design, 2onstruction and "se in the 0anguage 2lassroom,
(ndividual )ask)4(356)
The Task
a. dentify one language skill or language content area you *ish to
teach. 2ome out *ith a lesson plan. Design a test or an assessment
task that can +e used to assess the language skill or content area
identi:ed. )ake note of the improvements that you have suggested
in ;art to make the assessment e8ective.
+. 2arry out the lesson in *hich you use the test or assessment task to
assess the language skill or content area identi:ed.
9ppend the lesson plan and the test or assessment task you have
constructed.
Pa(! III
2ritical %eport 4 (ndividual )ask)4 (456)
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The Task
a. ndividually, *rite a critical re&ection of a+out 1$)) 42(ds. <our
re&ection should include insights that you have gained in designing,
constructing and using a test or an assessment task in the -/0
primary classroom. <ou may suggest alternative *ays in *hich the
test or assessment task could +e designed or used. -xplain the +asis
of your recommendations and su+stantiate *ith relevant references.
+. /u+mit the re&ection together *ith the lesson plan, the test or
assessment task and the report on your classroom o+servation.
TOTAL MARKS: #))0
A GOO* ASSIGNMENT S5OUL* S5OW
1. 9 good understanding of the task
2. 3riginality in presentation
3. 9ppropriate language use
*ETAILE* RE6UIREMENTS 7OR COURSEWORK
Coursework Guidelines:
1. This coursework requires you to do tasks individually . You are advised to
discuss your work regularly with your supervisor to ensure targets are met.
2. The whole coursework must be completed in weeks
!. "o duplication o# assignments #rom other coursework is allowed.
$. The printed documents to be submitted should adhere to the #ollowing
speci#ications.
a. %se &rial #ont' si(e 12
b. %se double spacing
c. "umber your pages
). The completed essay should be submitted with:
a. a cover
b. a list o# re#erences* use &+& ,&merican +sychological &ssociation-
#ormat.Referencing is part of the assessment.
c. appendices , o# reading materials resourced and short notes-
. The cover page should have the #ollowing in#ormation:
a. "ame and photo
b. .nde/ number and .0
c. Class1Group
d. Title o# essay
e. 2ecturer3s name
4. +lagiarism in any #orm will not be tolerated. &ll borrowed ideas must be
acknowledged and properly cited.
5. You must include the &ssignment 6eedback 6orm ,7orang 8aklum 7alas
Tugasan- in the assignment.
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9. You should adhere to the deadline. 9ithout an approved e/tension o# time'
late submission will be dealt with severely.
MARKING CRITERIA
)he assignment *ill +e marked against the marking criteria set for this
course*ork.
;repared +y, 2ourse 2oordinator
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