Cours DDL3134 – Evaluation in ESL

The aim of this course is to introduce students to the principles and techniques of evaluation in ESL. The following topics will be covered : achieving high levels of validity and reliability in evaluations, designing formative and summative evaluations, using portfolios, working within norm or criterion referenced frameworks, developing age and level appropriate assessment instruments, evaluating within a communicative teaching framework, using technology to evaluate and to analyze the results of different types of evaluation, and communicating results to students, parents and administrators.