EDF5643 Second language assessment and testing
Faculty of Education
EDF5643 Second language assessment and testing is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs EDF5630.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5643
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF5643
No unit lists EDF5643 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
The unit explores current theories in language assessment and testing, new approaches to language assessment design and validation, advances in language testing technology, the impact of various language assessment practices on language teaching and learning, and the ethics of language test use. The various purposes of language assessment are outlined and you will be introduced to a set of principles whereby language assessments and tests are critically evaluated. You will develop skills in designing, trialling and analysing assessment tools, including authentic and integrated tasks, as appropriate to your own professional contexts.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Group presentation (1600 words or equivalent per student)40%
- Assessment task design (2400 words or equivalent)60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse the diverse purposes and uses of language assessment
- 2
critically reflect on the principles of assessment, including recognizing the issues of fairness and consequences of language testing
- 3
critically engage with recent debates and developments in language testing research and practice
- 4
interpret and apply the theoretical and practical skills related to assessment task design.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
- Contact hours for on campus students:
- 24 hours over the semester
- Additional requirements (all students):
- independent study to meet the minimum required hours per semester
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Gary Bonar
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Gary Bonar
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5643?
You need EDF5630 before you enrol.
When is EDF5643 offered?
In 2021, EDF5643 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5643?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5643 have an exam?
No. EDF5643 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.