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  Course Description
Course Name : Testing and Assessment

Course Code : MB 304

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. AHMET DOĞANAY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the concepts of measurement and evaluation
Understands and is aware of the importance of the role of measurement and evaluation in education.
Describes the measurement tools and techniques used in education.
Describes the required characteristics of measurement tools.
Prepares, implements and evaluates the test items.
Calculates the scores obtained from the test and item statistics.
Implement of evaluation and grading tecniques.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course seeks to provide students with skills and knowledge in measurement and assessment. It provides application skills in designing and developing assessment instruments including performance, analyzing tests, and using the results to guide instructional decision-making in grades K-12 and to improve student learning

Course Contents : Evaluate the importance of assessment and evaluation in education Compare the traditional and contemporary assessment methods Explain the features found in measurement tools. Acquire the knowledge of doing basic statistics on the results of measurement. Acquire ability of developing various assessment tools in education.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : R1


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Measurement and evaluation in education and basic Concepts (measurement, evaluation, etc.)., Reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, question and answer
2 Measurement and evaluation in education and basic Concepts (measurement, evaluation, etc.)., Reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, question and answer
3 Planning the assessment and evaluation in education Reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, question and answer
4 Validity and reliability of the measurements Reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, question and answer
5 Validity and reliability of the measurements Reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, question and answer
6 Traditional tests in measurement and evaluation Reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, question and answer,practice
7 Traditional tests in measurement and evaluation Reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, question and answer,practice
8 Midterm Exam Preparation for exam Written exam
9 Contemporary approaches in measurement and evaluation Reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, question and answer,practice
10 Contemporary approaches in measurement and evaluation Reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, question and answer,practice
11 Preparation of appropriate measurement tools for learning area, and level Reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, question and answer,practice
12 Test development Reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, question and answer,practice
13 Test development Reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, question and answer,practice
14 Classroom assessment and grading Reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, question and answer,practice
15 Classroom assessment and grading Reading and searching relevant subject Lecture, discussion, question and answer,practice
16/17 Final Exam Preparation for exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Karip, E. (Editör). 2007). Ölçme ve değerlendirme. Ankara: PegemA Yayıncılık
Required Course Material(s)  Özçelik, Durmuş Ali (1998). Ölçme ve değerlendirme. Ankara: OSYM yayınları
 Tan, Ş. (2008). Öğretimde ölçme ve değerlendirme: KPSS el kitabı. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
 Tekindal S. (Editör). (2008). Eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi
 Atılgan, H. (Editör). (2007). Eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık
 Bahar, M.; Nartgün, Z.; Durmuş, S. & Bıçak, B. (2000). Geleneksel-alternatif ölçme ve değerlendirme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
 Erkan, S. & Gömleksiz, M. (Editörler). (2008). Eğitimde ölçme ve değerlendirme. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık
 Erkuş, A. (2006). Sınıf öğretmenleri için ölçme ve değerlendirme: Kavramlar uygulamalar. Ankara: Ekinoks Yayınları.
 Kutlu, Ö.; Doğan, C. D. & Karakaya, İ. (2008). Öğrenci başarısının belirlenmesi performansa ve portfolyaya dayalı durum belirleme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Defines literary terms. 0
2 Distinguishes characteristic features of different age groups. 0
3 Benefits of basic concepts and principles while practicising. 4
4 Distinguishes basic concepts and principles in language teaching. 0
5 Transfers knowledge according to the characteristic features of specific age groups. 0
6 Students list testing and assessment methods. 5
7 Applies appropriate testing and assessment methods within context. 5
8 Distinguishes methods of material development, use and adaptation. 0
9 Chooses among methods and materials according to the needs (age, environment and physical conditions) of students 0
10 Adapts and develops materials according to needs. 0
11 Evaluates course books according to the suitability for students´ profile. 0
12 Criticises and chooses course books from different aspects. 0
13 Gains theoretical knowledge of teaching language skills. 0
14 Analyzes and interprets literary texts.. 0
15 Translates from native language to foreign language and from foreign language to native language. 0
16 Gains theoretical knowledge of translation. 0
17 Reflects theoretical knowledge of language teaching skills in practice. 0
18 Explains subfields of linguistics, distinguish basic terms and theories. 0
19 Interprets how linguistic theories work in various languages. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 87
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.48
ECTS Credit: 3