Featured byBritish Council by FutureLearn
Overview
Over the last 15 years, assessment has had an increasingly significant impact on education policy globally. Consequently, there is a growing need among teachers to understand how language assessment works.
On this course from the British Council, you will learn about the principles of sound language assessment. You’ll develop an understanding of the different types of assessment in education and how they can be applied.
With guidance from experienced test developers and international assessment experts, you’ll explore practical ways of assessing language and skills to use in your classroom.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the Language Assessment in the Classroom course from British Council by FutureLearn, you'll be able to:
Identify the basic principles involved in reliable and valid test design
Demonstrate an understanding of different types of tests and how they can be used
Evaluate assessment needs of students within a given context
Explain some practical techniques for assessing different language skills and knowledge
Programme Structure
What topics will you cover?Assessing speaking and writing
Assessing reading and listening
Assessing vocabulary and grammar
Test development
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
- No Attendance
- Proactive tutoring and support
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages View 121 other Short Courses in Language Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is aimed at language teachers in secondary or high schools around the world, and anyone interested in understanding how language assessment works.
- You will need to have English language proficiency at a minimum CEFR B1 level to get most benefit from the course.
- The course does not presume or require any previous knowledge of assessment issues.
Tuition Fee
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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