INSTITUT PENDIDIKAN GURU KAMPUS GAYAPROGRAM IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA PERGURUAN

TUGASAN PROJEK

PROGRAMME: PISMP NAME:

COURSE: Language Assessment (TSL3123)

SEMESTER:PISMP SEM 6(AMB JAN 2013)

DATE SET:11th July 2015

DATE DUE: 22nd Aug 2015

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Understand the principles and types of assessment in a primary ESL classroom.

2. Design appropriate test types to assess language skills and content areas in a primary ESL classroom.

3. Have an awareness of issues and concerns related to assessment in Malaysian primary schools.

COURSEWORK OBJECTIVES:

To enable students to:

1. Understand the principles and types of assessment in a primary ESL classroom.

2. Design appropriate test types to assess language skills and content areas in a primary ESL classroom.

3. Have an awareness of issues and concerns related to assessment in Malaysian primary schools.

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COURSEWORK (100%)

This assignment seeks to explore the assessment of language skills and language content employed by teachers in the Malaysian Primary ESL classrooms. The data collected from classroom observations will form the point of reference for a test design and construction and for critical reflection.

TASK I [30% individual]

a. Observe an English lesson and pay special attention to the test type employed by the teacher to assess any language skill(s) or language content used in the lesson. Take note of the test employed and evaluate it with regards to the four basic principles of language assessment.

b. In about 500 words, write a report of your observation and comment on the strengths and weaknesses of the test and suggest improvements to make it more effective. Support your views and opinions with related literature.

Append (if any) pictures, sketches, notes, and other supporting materials.

TASK II [30% Individual]

a. Identify one language skill or language content area you wish to teach and design a lesson plan with appropriate teaching resources. Design a test or an assessment task that can be used to assess the language skill or content area identified in the lesson designed. Take note of the improvements that you have suggested in Part I to make the assessment effective.

b. Carry out the lesson and use the test or assessment task designed to assess the language skill or content area identified.

c. Append the lesson plan, teaching resources and the test or assessment task you have constructed.

d. Write a 500 word essay to justify the design and effectiveness of the test in assessing the language skill or content identified.

TASK III [40% individual]

a. Based on your experience and knowledge gained from task one and two, to what extent do you think language assessment can be utilized to enhance the learning of English in a Malaysian primary ESL classroom.

b. Your write up should be about 1000 words supported by relevant literature.

TOTAL MARKS: 100%

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A GOOD ASSIGNMENT SHOULD SHOW

1. A good understanding of the task2. Originality in presentation3. Appropriate language use

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSEWORK

1. This coursework requires you to work individually and in pairs. You are advised to discuss your work regularly with your supervisor to ensure targets are met.

2. Your supervisor’s signatures are required on the collaboration forms.3. No duplication of assignments from other coursework is allowed.4. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. All borrowed ideas must be

acknowledged and properly cited.5. Cite the source of the text and any references you used using the APA format.

Referencing is part of the assessment.6. Your work should be type written with double spacing and font Arial size 11.7. The cover page should have the following information:

a. Nameb. Index number and IDc. Class/Groupd. Title of essaye. Lecturer’s name

8. You should adhere to the deadline. Without an approved extension of time, late submission will be dealt with severely.

MARKING CRITERIAThe assignment will be marked against the marking criteria set for this coursework.

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