Humanising Testing
Course Dates and Fees
Cod.TTE 30
Arrive 20/07/08
Depart 02/08
Euro 1140
Who is this course for?
• For all teachers who have to, or will have to, design their own tests.
• For all teachers whose school syllabus includes testing students.
Course Summary
This course offers a clear overview of the basic principles of testing and will engage you in designing tests for your language classroom. These practical activities will help you develop tests which are effective and fair, and will help turn test-anxiety into a motivating learning experience for your students.
What are the key course contents?
Topics include:
• designing tests for all four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing
• essential principles behind good tests
• different purposes – different test types
• practical suggestions for marking writing
• do’s and don’ts of a speaking test
• choosing appropriate texts for listening and reading
• friendly grammar and vocabulary tests
• reducing test-stress
• washback effect – how do tests affect teaching?
Is this the right course for me?
• Yes – if you want to see what makes tests work effectively.
• Yes – if you want to make your classroom testing effective and learner-friendly
• Yes – if you want to create a set of tests ready to be used in your classrooms
• Yes – if you want to see how well designed tests can have a positive affect on your teaching
If this is not the right course for you, please consider one of the following:
• Creative Methodology for the Classroom for a more general methodology course
• English for Teachers for a more general language improvement course.
WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
If this is the right course for you, please complete the Registration Form. Our courses have limited places, so avoid disappointment by completing your reservation as soon as possible.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact our agent in Italy :
Addestramento linguistico professionale
Via Baertsch, 4
24124 Bergamo
Tel. 035 363325
Fax 035 3694 091
Email info@corsidiinglese.it
http://www.corsidiinglese.it
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact our agent in Italy :
Addestramento linguistico professionale
Via Baertsch, 4
24124 Bergamo
Tel. 035 363325
Fax 035 3694 091
Email info@corsidiinglese.it
http://www.corsidiinglese.it
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