Course content-themes
The following are the suggested topics to be covered during the course.
|
Week 1 |
Introduction to the course- Introduction to main concepts |
|
Week 2 |
Understanding evaluation- why, when, what to evaluate. A framework for planning evaluations |
|
Week 3 |
How to evaluate (overview of methods): questionnaires, interviews and classroom observation |
|
Week 4 |
Evaluating textbooks and materials |
|
Week 5 |
Evaluating teachers and teaching |
|
Week 6 |
School based evaluation |
|
Week 7 |
Assessing learner proficiency- some basic concepts |
|
Week 8 |
Developing tests and quizzes- basic considerations |
|
Week 9 |
Assessing students reading skills |
|
Week 10 |
Assessing students’ listening skills |
|
Week 11 |
Assessing students’ speaking skills |
|
Week 12 |
Assessing students writing skills |
|
Week 13 |
Alternative assessment methods |
