Assessment and Professional Development Flashcards
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What is a rubric in language assessment?
Answer: A scoring guide with specific criteria and descriptors for evaluating student performance
Rubrics provide clear criteria and performance levels, ensuring consistent and transparent assessment of language skills.
What is the difference between reliability and validity in testing?
Answer: Reliability is consistency of results; validity is whether the test measures what it claims to measure
A reliable test gives consistent results across administrations, while a valid test accurately measures the intended construct.
What is portfolio assessment in TEFL?
Answer: A collection of student work over time showing growth and achievement in language learning
Portfolio assessment provides evidence of learning progress through collected samples of student work, offering a more comprehensive view than single tests.
What is peer assessment in the TEFL classroom?
Answer: Students evaluating each others work using provided criteria to develop critical thinking and language awareness
Peer assessment develops metacognitive skills as students analyze others work against criteria, deepening their understanding of language quality.
What is action research in TEFL?
Answer: A systematic inquiry by teachers into their own practice to improve teaching and student outcomes
Action research allows teachers to investigate aspects of their own teaching practice, implement changes, and evaluate their effectiveness.
What is the importance of cultural awareness in TEFL?
Answer: Understanding cultural differences helps teachers create inclusive, respectful learning environments and teach culturally appropriate language use
Cultural awareness is integral to language teaching because language and culture are deeply interconnected. Understanding cultural contexts improves communication and reduces misunderstandings.