INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN GURU KAMPUS TEMENGGONG IBRAHIMCOURSEWORK TASK

Programme: PISMP TESL Name:

Code & Course: TSL 3123: Language Assessment

SEMESTER/Year: 2/2015

DATE SET: 13.7.2105 DATE DUE: 23.8.2015

Learning Outcomes of Assignment:

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. Interpret data and report students’ performance. (1.4, 2.4, 3.4, 4.3)

4. Use appropriate assessment methods to assess language skills and language content. (1.3, 1.6, 2.3, 2.4)

5. Reflect and discuss issues and concerns in language assessment in Malaysia and other countries. (1.6, 5.5, 6.4, 7.2 )

This coursework assesses learning outcomes 1 ,2 and 3.

Objectives of Coursework:

1. Demonstrate basic understanding of the principles and practices of assessment in primary English 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. Reflect on and discuss issues related to assessment in the primary English language classroom

Coursework 1 :Classroom Observation (Individual) (40%)

a. There are five principles of language assessment; they are practicality, reliability, validity, authenticity, and washback.

Based on your teaching experience (within 2 weeks in Semester 2), write a report on the test type employed by you to assess any language skill(s) or language content. Take note of the test employed and evaluate it with regards to five basic principles of language assessment.

b. In about 900 words, write the report of your assessment practice and comment on the strengths & weaknesses of the test and suggest improvements to make it more effective. Support your views and opinions with related literature.

Append pictures, sketches, notes, and other supporting materials.

Coursework 2 : Test Design, Construction and Use in the Language Classroom (Individual - 60%)

a. Identify one language skill or language content area you wish to teach. Plan a lesson and design a test or an assessment task that can be used to assess the language skill or content area identified. Take note of the improvements that you have suggested in Coursework 1b to make the assessment effective.

b. Carry out the lesson in which you plan to use the test or assessment task.Append the lesson plan and the test or assessment task you have constructed.

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TOTAL MARKS: 100%

Procedure:

i. This coursework requires you to work individually. ii. No duplication of assignments from other coursework is allowed.iii. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. All borrowed ideas must be acknowledged and properly cited.iv. Cite the source of the text and any references you used using the APA format. v. Your work should be type written with double spacing and font Arial size 11.vi. The cover page should have the following information:

a. Name of studentb. Index Numberc. Identity Card No.d. Course Codee. Title of Courseworkf. Groupg. Name of Lecturerh. Date of submission

vii. You should adhere to the deadline. Without an approved extension of time, late submission will be dealt with severely.

viii.The assignment will be marked against the marking criteria set for this coursework.