Language Assessment Course: Structure, Delivery and Learning Outcomes

Autor/inn/en	Solnyshkina, Marina I.; Solovova, Elena N.; Harkova, Elena V.; Kiselnikov, Aleksander S.
Titel	Language Assessment Course: Structure, Delivery and Learning Outcomes
Quelle	In: International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 11 (2016) 6, S.1223-1229 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1306-3065
Schlagwörter	Standards; Universities; Behavior Change; Feedback (Response); Observation; Portfolios (Background Materials); Concept Mapping; College Faculty; Foreign Countries; Higher Education; Language Tests; Course Descriptions; Student Behavior; Journal Writing; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Linguistics; Majors (Students); Teaching Methods; Needs Assessment; Questionnaires; Formative Evaluation; College Students; Second Language Instruction; Student Attitudes; Russia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Standard; University; Universität; Beobachtung; Concept Map; Fakultät; Ausland; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Language test; Sprachtest; Kursstrukturplan; Student behaviour; Schülerverhalten; Zeitschriftenaufsatz; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Linguistik; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Bedarfsermittlung; Fragebogen; Collegestudent; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Russland
Abstract	Aimed at developing methods, tools and techniques for delivery and evaluation of an educational module, this article addresses the needs of academicians restructuring, adjusting and altering their curricula to meet European Higher Education Area standards. The paper focuses on two pressing issues -- the applicability of and adjustment to European standards in the Russian higher education system. These issues are exemplified by the pilot implementation of a course in Language Assessment at Kazan (Volga region) Federal University (KFU). In the paper the local impact of the course at KFU is viewed at four levels: Reactions, Learning Changes, Behaviour and Results. Impact data collected at KFU include the following: end of session written feedback, pre- and post-course questionnaires, observation in the classroom, interviews, concept maps, teacher portfolios, written assignments, tests/examinations and participant journal entries. Viewed as the first step in conducting a full Student Needs Analysis, the research is intended to inform the design and delivery of Language Assessment courses for graduates majoring in English, Linguistics or Pedagogy elsewhere. The methods, techniques and tools developed by the authors may also be adapted for application to any University course during piloting, or following its introduction. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01