Target audience
This course is suitable for both experienced and inexperienced teachers and teacher trainers.
You need an Intermediate (B2) level of English or above to participate in this course.
Course summary
In this one-week course we will investigate different forms of assessment and different types of tests.
We will examine the features of a good, valid test, in accordance with the principles of humanistic teaching, but also in agreement with school curricula and official exam requirements.
Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with a number of tools for test development, develop and modify different types of tests and use their potential to enhance learning and motivation.
Course content
Teaching, assessment and testing
Formative and summative assessment
Validity and backwash
Assessing skills: speaking, listening writing, reading, chances and challenges
Creating own tests
Use of CEFR rubrics
Developing teacher’s own rubrics
Test development procedure
Evaluation and feedback
Training self-assessment
Developing portfolios
Assessing mediation skills
For:
From 18 years old
Levels for this course:
Minimum B2
Course Timetable:
09:00-15:30
Duration Class: (in minuts)
0
Type of Course:
Erasmus + Grants
Is there a certificate at the end of the course?:
Sí
Cost of material used in the course:
-
Maximum places per class
15
Minimum age to do course :
18
Minimum number of weeks to do course:
Sin mínimo
Comments:
The University of Galway is an internationally focused university with a grand campus located 5 kilometres east from Limerick city centre. The beautiful Shannon river runs through what is widely known as one of the most environmentally friendly campuses in the world.
Summer at the University of Limerick is an exciting time to explore Irish culture, take part in fun activities, enjoy a drink with classmates in a traditional Irish pub and connect with nature in walks on the university grounds and along the Shannon river.
During your Pilgrims course at the University of Limerick you can choose to stay on campus at the halls of residence. They are located within a 5-10 minute walk to classrooms.
Full-board meal provision is included in the accommodation package. Meals are provided in canteens throughout the campus. On check-in you will receive a lanyard with a daily credit to use for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Halls of residence features:
Single rooms with en-suite shower and toilet facilities
Bed linen and towels provided
Full-board included (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Access to a shared kitchen for light cooking and tea & coffee making facilities
Mini supermarket on campus
Pay as you go launderette on campus
Maximum number of students in class: 15
Length of time of classes: 45 mins
Minimum student age: 18
Level test the first day of course: Yes
Students of various nationalities: Yes
Date of launch of the school: 0
Timetables of the school: 08:30 - 16:00
Time of arrival on the first day: 08:30
Levels of courses offered: All
Social programme: yes/ local cultural visits and museums etc, evening activities
Organised trips: Yesl
Conditions of the school
- The fees must be paid by 30 days before the start date of the course in order to finalise your inscription and to be assured of your place on the course and in the accommodation.
- All bank charges must be paid by the student.
- There is no reimbursement of the course fees or of any other service contracted, in the case cancellation of the course by the student once the course is underway.
- There is no refund for late arrival, absence or early departure due to transport problems or for any other reason once the course is underway.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Any cancellation or change which affects the services contracted must be communicated to the school in writing. On making the reservation of the course the student has agreed to the cancellation and refund policy.
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