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SALT Conference 2012. Assessing first year students. Breaking the mould ?. Cédric Moreau, University of Strathclyde. French 1A students: A profile …. The French 1A entry survey. The French 1A entry survey. The French 1A entry survey. The French 1A entry survey. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Breaking the mould?
ASSESSING FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
Cédric Moreau, University of Strathclyde
SALT Conference 2012
French 1A students: A profile…
THE FRENCH 1A ENTRY SURVEY How much time have you spent in France? (or other French speaking countries)
- none / less than 2 weeks: 49.49 % (51.43 %, 56.80 %)
- 2 weeks - 4 weeks: 45.45 % (28.57 %, 28.80 %)
Compared with your other subjects at school, did you find French:
- more difficult: 14.14 % (0 %, 7.20 %)
- as difficult: 33.33 % (28.57 %, 44.00 %)
- easier: 52.53 % (71.43 %, 48.80 %)
THE FRENCH 1A ENTRY SURVEY
Your strongest point in French is: (select one only):
- reading:
- speaking:
- writing:
- listening:
Your weakest point in French is: (select one only):
- reading:
- speaking:
- writing:
- listening:
THE FRENCH 1A ENTRY SURVEY
Your strongest point in French is: (select one only):
- reading: 59.60 % (60 %, 64.00 %)
- speaking: 20.20 % (14.29 %, 19.20 %)
- writing: 16.16 % (11.43 %, 11.20 %)
- listening: 4.04 % (14.29 %, 5.60 %)
Your weakest point in French is: (select one only):
- reading: 2.02 % (8.57 %, 2.40 %)
- speaking: 24.24 % (25.71 %, 29.60 %)
- writing: 14.14 % (17.14 %, 17.60 %)
- listening: 59.60 % (48.57 %, 50.40 %)
THE FRENCH 1A ENTRY SURVEY At school last year (or whenever you last studied French), did you watch French TV / videos in
class?
- regularly: 18.18 % (20.00 %, 16.00 %)
- sometimes: 54.55 % (51.43 %, 46.40 %)
- hardly ever: 27.27 % (28.57 %, 37.60 %)
Did you speak French in class?
- most of the time: 14.14 % (17.14 %, 16.80 %)
- often: 59.60 % (48.57 %, 51.20 %)
- rarely: 21.21 % (28.57 %, 28.80 %)
- hardly ever: 5.05 % (5.71 %, 3.20 %)
THE FRENCH 1A ENTRY SURVEY
What do you most want to improve on this year?
- reading: 3.03 % (2.86 %, 0.80 %)
- speaking: 43.43 % (57.14 %, 53.60 %)
- writing: 19.19 % (11.43 %, 21.60 %)
- listening: 34.34 % (28.57 %, 24.00 %)
THE FRENCH 1A ENTRY SURVEY
Speaking French: I do not speak French as well as I could because…
- "My pronunciation / accent is a problem." 7.07 % (2.86 %, 12.80 %)
- "I haven't got much to say anyway." 4.04 % (2.86 %, 0.80 %)
- "I'm afraid to make a fool of myself." 15.15 % (31.43 %, 27.20 %)
- "I can't find the right words / phrases." 51.52 % (25.71 %, 36.80 %)
- "I rarely get the chance to speak it." 18.18 % (31.43 %, 17.60 %)
- "My spoken French is very good." 4.04 % (5.71 %, 4.80 %)
THE FRENCH 1A ENTRY SURVEY
A language is made of 2 components: structures (grammar) and vocabulary. Which one do you need most help with?
- structures: 53.54 % (57.14 %, 70.40 %)
- vocabulary: 16.16 % (11.43 %, 12.00 %)
- both: 30.30 % (31.43 %, 17.60 %)
Your knowledge of French grammar is:
- almost inexistent: 0 % (0 %, 0.80 %)
- very shaky: 17.17 % (11.43 %, 16.00 %)
- OK: 60.61 % (42.86 %, 41.60 %)
- good: 18.18 % (40.00 %, 36.80 %)
- very good: 3.03 % (5.71 %, 4.80 %)
- excellent: 1.01 % (0 %, 0 %)
THE FRENCH 1A ENTRY SURVEY
At this point in your studies, your understanding of French is good enough to allow you to follow language classes carried out:
- entirely in French: 5.05 % (11.43 %, 4.00 %)
- mostly in French: 34.34 % (48.57 %, 48.80 %)
- half in French, half in English: 48.48 % (37.14 %, 43.20 %)
- in English with only some French: 12.12 % (2.86 %, 4.00 %)
The French 1A Three Virtuous Learning Cycles!
1. The Grammar Improvement circle
Lecture Test of understanding of grammar point + Further development
Self-evaluation
Summative assessment of grammatical & lexical knowledge
Tutorial Reading comprehension Grammar in context (discovery & deduction)
Practice quizzes
Post-lecture diagnostic
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2. The Cultural Background Devpt circle
Lecture Contextualisation and explanation
Written expression task Bringing together cultural background knowledge and linguistic ability
Pre-Lecture reading Discovery of factual knowledge
Questions
Further reading
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3. The Spoken Language improvement circle
Oral class 1 ‘Prepared’ expression and vocabulary development
Oral class 2 Pronunciation & Spontaneous expression
Video work Listening comprehension and cultural awareness .
Class 1 preparation
Class 2 preparation
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1. The Grammar Improvement circle
Lecture Test of understanding of grammar point + Further development
Self-evaluation
Summative assessment of grammatical & lexical knowledge
Tutorial Reading comprehension Grammar in context (discovery & deduction)
Practice quizzes
Post-lecture diagnostic
Move to next topic
2. The Cultural Background Devpt circle
Lecture Contextualisation and explanation
Written expression task Bringing together cultural background knowledge and linguistic ability
Pre-Lecture reading Discovery of factual knowledge
Questions
Further reading
Move to next topic
3. The Spoken Language improvement circle
Oral class 1 ‘Prepared’ expression and vocabulary development
Oral class 2 Pronunciation & Spontaneous expression
Video work Listening comprehension and cultural awareness .
Class 1 preparation
Class 2 preparation
Move to next topic
ASSESSING THINGS…SEMESTRE 1
The class will be assessed entirely by continuous assessment. This will be based on 5 main components, evaluated by a variety of on-line tasks, class tests, home assignments and class performance. Each component will involve individual submissions. Continuous assessment components: 20% Grammatical and lexical knowledge; 20% Listening comprehension; 20% Reading comprehension; 20% Use of written language and cultural knowledge; 20% Use of spoken language and cultural knowledge.
SEMESTRE 2
The class will be assessed by a mixture of continuous assessment and a final examination; each worth 50% of the overall result. The continuous assessment will be based on 4 components evaluated by a variety of on-line tasks, class tests, home assignments and class performance. All these will involve individual submissions. Continuous Assessments Components: (50% of overall result) 25% Grammatical and lexical knowledge 25% Listening comprehension 25% Translation 25% Use of spoken language and cultural knowledge
Examination in May / June (50% of overall result) [2 hours] 2 Components: 70 % Use of written language and cultural knowledge +
translation analysis 30% Use of spoken language and cultural knowledge
THE FRENCH 1A EXPERIENCE SURVEY
With reference to French, how would you rate the transition from High school to First year university?
- Easy (0): (20.00 %)
- Relatively easy (0): (60.00 %)
- Difficult (0): (20.00 %)
- Very difficult (0): (0%)
THE FRENCH 1A EXPERIENCE SURVEY
At the end of First year, overall did you feel...
- Your French had improved a lot.: (26.67 %)
- Your French had improved quite a lot.: (33.33 %)
- Your French had improved a little.: (40.00 %)
- Your French had neither improved nor got worse.: 0
- Your French had got worse.: 0
THE FRENCH 1A EXPERIENCE SURVEY
In terms of your own expectations, would you say that...
- you achieved more than you expected at the beginning of the year.: (33.33 %)
- you were where you expected to be at the end of First year.: (46.67 %)
- you didn't achieve as much as you expected at the beginning of the year.: (20.00 %)
THE FRENCH 1A EXPERIENCE SURVEY
In which of the following areas do you feel you have made most significant progress? (NB: more than one answer possible)
- Speaking French.: (60.00 %)
- Listening to authentic French.: (26.67 %)
- Writing in French.: (26.67 %)
- Reading French.: (33.33 %)
- Understanding how the language works.: (60.00 %)
- Cultural awareness and knowledge.: (73.33 %)
THE FRENCH 1A EXPERIENCE SURVEY
In which of the following areas do you feel you still need most work? (NB: only ONE answer possible)
- Speaking French.: (33.33 %)
- Listening to authentic French.: (13.33 %)
- Writing in French.: (40.00 %)
- Reading French.: 0
- Understanding how the language works.: (13.33 %)
- Cultural awareness and knowledge.: 0
Is the mould broken?
Is the river flowing?