Testing ESL/EFL students: Alternative Assessing
by GetEnglishLessons on 19/07/08 at 8:00 am
The blog below is in the EFL/ESl area. The author posts clear and objetive articles on the relevant topics we deal every day. Take a look at this post about Assessment.
http://teacherindevelopment.blogsome.com/2005/10/17/assessment-on-trial/
Below, you can find some notes from a workshop.
How can we evaluate our students in a wholesome way?
ALTERNATIVE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT
Traditional Tests are
- too superficial
- not efficient
- not fair
- allow cheating
- are tiring
- confusing
- frustrating
- tricky
Alternative Tests are
- interesting
- Fun
- involve emotion
- taken more than once/ongoing process
- holistic
- Real world performance
- involve teacher and student
Authentic tests allow us to watch a learner!
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