University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Only available to PGT TESOL and International Education students.

Planned timetable: Lectures: 2-4pm, Mondays and Tuesdays, Weeks 7-11. Practical: to be confirmed, Weeks 7-11

This module brings together the study of language testing with the theory and practice of assessment in pedagogy. You will learn key concepts in both, how to design and improve tests for different purposes, and how to make productive use of assessment within teaching. We also consider some of the broader social impacts of assessment and testing and how teachers navigate tensions when promoting student learning within a measurement culture. The module also acts as an example of learning through assessment, giving you opportunities to reflect on how different approaches such as mastery learning or active learning are reflected in assessment design, as well as critiquing aspects of assessment such as the use of time limits, group tasks, multiple-choice questions, and gamification.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 4 hours lectures (x 5 weeks), 1 hour seminar (x 5 weeks)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Ms L Wilson
Module teaching staff: Lynn Wilson, Stefan O'Grady
Module coordinator email lw214@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Make principle-informed assessment decisions
• Critique existing assessment on a practical level
• Critique existing assessment on a theoretical level
• Apply principles of assessment to pedagogical practice around assessment