Language Assessment in the Classroom Course - British Council
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Key Information
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Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
4 weeks
Pace
Part time
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Introduction
Assessment is a vital part of language education. Improve your understanding of language assessment with this online course.
Improve your language assessment skills and discover new types of assessments
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.
When would you like to start?
- Date to be announced
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at language teachers in secondary or high schools around the world, and anyone interested in understanding how language assessment works.
To get the most from this course, you will need to have English language proficiency at a minimum CEFR B1 level.
The course does not require any previous knowledge of assessment issues.
Who will you learn with?
Richard Spiby I work with the Assessment Research Group at the British Council in London. I work on a variety of test development and research projects, including the Aptis test. | Carolyn Westbrook Now a member of the Assessment Research Group at the British Council, I was previously an Associate Professor in EFL, focusing on teaching & testing Business English, EAP & ESP, and a teacher trainer. | Olena Rossi I have an MA and a PhD from Lancaster University, specializing in language testing. I also have practical experience working as a teacher, teacher trainer, examiner, item writer, and item reviewer. |
Dylan Burton I am a PhD student in the Second Language Studies program at Michigan State University. My research interests are in language assessment, second language acquisition, and nonverbal behaviour. | Radosveta Valkova I am an Assessment Solutions Consultant with the EAAST team at the British Council in China. My work experience is quite varied: a project manager, financial consultant, and an English teacher. | Jonathan Dixon Hi! I currently work as an Assessment Solutions Consultant in Beijing for the British Council. I've been involved in the ESL industry for 18 yrs, working as a teacher, trainer, manager, and assessor. |
Who developed the course?
British Council
The British Council is on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries connecting the best of UK culture with a global audience and providing high-quality English language courses.
Program Outcome
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, 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.