Lecture 14 - Syllabus - Assment
Lecture 14 - Syllabus - Assment
Dichotomies of Syllabuses
Product vs. Process-oriented syllabuses
Analytical Synthetic syllabuses
assessment Strategies
Lecture: 13 BS7th
Instructor: Ubaid Course:(Applied linguistics)
English Department IUB BWN campus
language syllabuses
• Definition of language syllabuses: These are structured
plans or frameworks used in language teaching and
learning to guide the sequencing of linguistic content,
skills development, and assessment.
• Explanation of the relationship: Theories of language
and language learning greatly influence the design and
implementation of language syllabuses. For instance, a
behaviorist theory might inform a syllabus that heavily
emphasizes repetition and reinforcement, while a
socio-cultural theory might lead to a syllabus that
prioritizes collaborative learning activities.
Theory of Language
• 2. Summative Assessment:
• Definition: Summative assessment is a type of assessment that takes
place at the end of a learning period to evaluate a student's overall
comprehension and mastery of the material.
• Example: At the end of a language course, students might take a final
exam that covers all the topics and skills they have learned throughout the
semester. The results of this exam provide a summary or "summing up" of
their language proficiency.
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Assessment strategies
• 3. Performance-Based Assessment:
• - Definition: Performance-based assessment is a type
of assessment that evaluates a student's ability to
apply knowledge and skills in real-world contexts or
tasks.
• - Example: In a language class, students might be
asked to give a presentation, engage in a role-play
conversation, or complete a project that demonstrates
their language proficiency in authentic situations. Their
performance in these tasks serves as the basis for
assessment.
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Assessment strategies
• 4. Direct Assessment:
• - Definition: Direct assessment involves
evaluating a student's performance or
achievement based on observable and
measurable evidence.
• - Example: In a language class, direct
assessment might involve listening to students
speak in the target language and assessing their
pronunciation, fluency, and accuracy. This
assessment is based on direct observation of the
students' language use.
Assessment strategies
• 5. Indirect Assessment:
• - Definition: Indirect assessment involves evaluating a
student's performance or achievement based on
factors other than direct observation, such as self-
assessment, peer evaluation, or standardized tests.
• Example: In a language class, indirect assessment
might involve students completing a self-assessment
questionnaire to reflect on their language skills and
progress. It could also involve using standardized
language proficiency tests, like the TOEFL or IELTS, to
assess students' overall language abilities.
Dichotomies of Syllabuses