Last update: PhDr. Monika Kadrnožková, Ph.D. (26.10.2020)
The course explores the ways of assessing proficiency in language skills and areas of the language system. Students will analyse tests and their typologies with regard to the purpose of testing. Various psychometric parameters of tests are investigated (e.g., validity, reliability, sensitivity, objectivity, difficulty). An insight into the process of validation, standardization and calibration is provided, so that students understand parameters of standardized tests. Particular attention is paid to the evaluation of the Maturita examination and its modifications for students with specific learning needs. Students will analyse, assess and evaluate essays and tests of Maturita candidates in accordance with the relevant test specifications.
Themes:
• Typology and assessment of tests; principles of test evaluation and construction
• Objectivity, validity and reliability; item analysis of test results
• Sensitivity, difficulty and timing
• Standards and the process of standardization, calibration; the Maturita exam and other standardized examinations
• Assessing language production
• Assessing language comprehension
• Assessing the areas of the English language system
• Modifications and compensations for students with specific learning needs and disorders; aptitude, language aptitude tests and diagnostics
Last update: PhDr. Monika Kadrnožková, Ph.D. (26.10.2020)
The course explores the ways of assessing proficiency in language skills and areas of the language system. Students will analyse tests and their typologies with regard to the purpose of testing. Various psychometric parameters of tests are investigated (e.g., validity, reliability, sensitivity, objectivity, difficulty). An insight into the process of validation, standardization and calibration is provided, so that students understand parameters of standardized tests. Particular attention is paid to the evaluation of the Maturita examination and its modifications for students with specific learning needs. Students will analyse, assess and evaluate essays and tests of Maturita candidates in accordance with the relevant test specifications.
Themes:
• Typology and assessment of tests; principles of test evaluation and construction
• Objectivity, validity and reliability; item analysis of test results
• Sensitivity, difficulty and timing
• Standards and the process of standardization, calibration; the Maturita exam and other standardized examinations
• Assessing language production
• Assessing language comprehension
• Assessing the areas of the English language system
• Modifications and compensations for students with specific learning needs and disorders; aptitude, language aptitude tests and diagnostics
Literature -
Last update: PhDr. Monika Kadrnožková, Ph.D. (26.10.2020)
Coursebooks:
Brown, H. D., & Abeywickrama, P. (2010). Language Assessment: Principles and Classroom Practices. Pearson Longman.
McNamara, T. (2000). Language Testing. Oxford University Press.
the latest issue of The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The Council of Europe.
Recommended sources:
Bachmann, F. L., & Palmer, A. S. (2010). Language Assessment in Practice: Designing and Developing Useful Language Tests. Oxford University Press.
Byčkovský, P.,& Zvára, K. (2007) Konstrukce a analýza testů pro přijímací řízení. Praha: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Pedagogická fakulta.
Carr Nathan T. (2011). Designing and Analyzing Language Tests. Oxford University Press.
Corkill, D., et al. (eds.) (2011). Manual for Language Test Development and Examining. Council of Europe. Cambridge: Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE).
Fulcher, G., & Davidson, F. (2007). Language Testing and Assessment: An Advanced Resource Book. Routledge.
Fulcher, G., & Davidson, F. (eds.) (2012). The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing. London and New York: Routledge.
Hughes, A. (2002). Testing for Language Teachers. Cambridge University Press.
Last update: PhDr. Monika Kadrnožková, Ph.D. (26.10.2020)
Coursebooks:
Brown, H. D., & Abeywickrama, P. (2010). Language Assessment: Principles and Classroom Practices. Pearson Longman.
McNamara, T. (2000). Language Testing. Oxford University Press.
the latest issue of The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The Council of Europe.
Recommended sources:
Bachmann, F. L., & Palmer, A. S. (2010). Language Assessment in Practice: Designing and Developing Useful Language Tests. Oxford University Press.
Byčkovský, P.,& Zvára, K. (2007) Konstrukce a analýza testů pro přijímací řízení. Praha: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Pedagogická fakulta.
Carr Nathan T. (2011). Designing and Analyzing Language Tests. Oxford University Press.
Corkill, D., et al. (eds.) (2011). Manual for Language Test Development and Examining. Council of Europe. Cambridge: Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE).
Fulcher, G., & Davidson, F. (2007). Language Testing and Assessment: An Advanced Resource Book. Routledge.
Fulcher, G., & Davidson, F. (eds.) (2012). The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing. London and New York: Routledge.
Hughes, A. (2002). Testing for Language Teachers. Cambridge University Press.
