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Course Name : Assessment on Advanced Language Teaching

Course Code : 310564105
Number of Credits : 2 (two)
Study Program : English Education
Lecturer : Dr. Hartono, M.Pd.

The Course Description:

This course is designed to facilitate the students to have a more thorough and comprehensive
knowledge in the area of language assessment and skills in developing instruments of language
assessment. More particularly, it is deliberated to help the students: (1) make a distinction among
evaluation, assessment and testing, (2) comprehend the principles of assessment in the context of
English teaching, (3) design classroom assessments, (4) develop instruments for assessing
listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and the components of language (pronunciation,
grammar and vocabulary). In an attempt of attaining the objectives, the students are motivated to:
(1) search and read references on the assigned topic, (2) learn to select and use the relevant
references for assessment project, and (3) prepare their assessment project for classroom
discussion. The contents cover: (1) The concept of evaluation, assessment and testing, (2)
principles of assessment in the context of English teaching, (3) the design of classroom English
tests and assessments, the instruments for assessing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills,
language components.

The Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to:
1. make a distinction among evaluation, assessment and testing,
2. comprehend the principles of assessment in the context of English teaching,
3. design classroom English assessments,
4. develop instruments for assessing English skills and components,
5. comprehend the use of classroom assessment

Learning Activities:
1. Reading and reviewing the relevant course materials,
2. Being present and actively participating in class,
3. Doing some tasks (reviewing relevant sources for preparing academic paper on EL
assessment),
4. Taking a midterm test,
5. Taking a final test,
6. Writing an academic paper on EL assessment.

Evaluation:
Process: (35%)
1. Classroom participation 15%
2. Task presentation 20%
Product: (65%)
1. Midterm test 25%
2. Final assignment (Academic paper on EL assessment) 40%

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References:
Brown, H. Douglas. Language Assessment: Principles and Classroom Practices. The USA:
Pearson Education, Inc.

Coombe, C., Folse, K, & Hubley, N. 2007. A Practicle Guide to Assessing English Language
Learners. The USA: The University of Michigan.

Gottlieb, Margo. Assessing English Language Learners. California: Corwin Press, Inc.

Weigle, S. C. 2002. Assessing Writing. Cambridge: The University Press.

Other Relevant Authentic Materials

The Course Materials:

Meeting Course Materials PIC Date
1 Introduction to the Course in Hartono 11-09-2017
English Language Assessment
2 The Basic Concept and Types of Hartono 12-092017
Assessment
3 The Principles of Assessment 1. Irhas 27-09-2017
Assign: Test Analysis based on test 2. Ary
principles (Tests of skills & components of
English)
4 Designing Classroom Assessment 1.Eka 4-10-2017
Assign: Test Analysis based on test 2. Candra
principles (Tests of skills & components of
English)
5 The Process of Developing Assessment 1. Yuwanda 11-10-2017
Assign: Test Analysis based on test 2. Sukma
principles (Tests of skills & components of
English)
6 Types of Tests 1. Fajar 18-10-2017
Assign: Test Analysis based on test 2. Rohma
principles (Tests of skills & components of
English)
7 Techniques for Testing 1. Anto 25-10-2017
Assign: Test Analysis based on test 2. Rika
principles (Tests of skills & components of 3. Rani
English)
8 Midterm Test (Classroom test) Hartono 01-11-2017

9 Assessing Reading 1. Rani 08-11-2017

Assign: Test Analysis based on test 2. Candra
principles (Tests of Reading)
10 Assessing Writing 1. Eka 15-11-2017
Assign: Test Analysis based on test 2. Rohma
principles (Tests of Writing)
11 Assessing Listening 1. Fajar 22-11-2017
Assign: Test Analysis based on test 2. Sukma
principles (Tests of Listening)
12 Assessing Speaking 1. Irhas 29-11-2017
Assign: Test Analysis based on test 2. Rika
principles (Tests of Listening)
13 Assessing Grammar 1. Ary 06-12-2017
Assign: Test Analysis based on test 2. Anto
principles (Tests of Grammar)
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 14 Assessing Pronounciation 1. Yuwanda 13-12-2017
Assign: Test Analysis based on test 2. Candra
principles (Tests of Pronunciation)
15 The Use of Assessment Hartono
16 Final Test (Take home test) Hartono

Aspects of Evaluation
Classroom Participation
Presentation Discussion Assign-
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