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Cambridge EnglishEmpower: bringing LearningOriented Assessment intothe classroom
AimsBy the end of the session we will have: examined a Learning OrientedAssessment cycle seen how it can help teachers andstudents work systematically andeffectively towards learning outcomes looked at how Learning OrientedAssessment works at practiceclassroom level.
Challenges for teachers andlearners
Starting with the learners
Learner issues‘I want to speak like real people I mean reallanguage – not classroom language.’ Marco
Learner issues‘I want to speak like real people I mean reallanguage – not classroom language.’ Marco‘If I am confident speaking, so it is good for me.I don’t want to feel afraid.’ Naoko
Learner issues‘I want to speak like real people I mean reallanguage – not classroom language.’ Marco‘If I am confident speaking, so it is good for me.I don’t want to feel afraid.’ Naoko‘I think my English is pretty ok. I know what I needto work on and it is useful when you do someexams ‘cos it tells you how well you are comparedto generally. Even though I don’t like tests so much.’Tomas
Learner issues‘I want to speak like real people I mean reallanguage – not classroom language.’ Marco‘If I am confident speaking, so it is good for me.I don’t want to feel afraid.’ Naoko‘I think my English is pretty ok. I know what I needto work on and it is useful when you do someexams ‘cos it tells you how well you are comparedto generally. Even though I don’t like tests so much.’Tomas‘I want my teacher can tell me what to do after class– for extra work. Because I need to improve mylanguage.’ Ahmed
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What about teachers?
Challenges for teachersLimited facilities forcommunication focusand multimediaactivities, e.g. voicerecording/video/mobilelearningLack of time toprepare and deliveractivities and keepdetailed records forstudentsLarge numbers oflearners to providewith feedback andsuggestions forpersonalised work
Learning OrientedAssessment
So how does Learning OrientedAssessment (LOA) help?Learning Oriented Assessment –LOA a familiar approach
Teachers aim to set learning outcomes
Teachers aim to set learning outcomes identify suitable tasks and deliver themeffectively
Teachers aim to set learning outcomes identify suitable tasks and deliver themeffectively assess learner progress and encourageself-assessment
Teachers aim to set learning outcomes identify suitable tasks and deliver themeffectively assess learner progress and encourageself-assessment provide feedback
Teachers aim to set learning outcomes identify suitable tasks and deliver themeffectively assess learner progress and encourageself-assessment provide feedback adjust future learning outcomes andlessons in response to this
In the real world ?Can you cover all of these elementsconsistently all of the time?Yes I canNo, I can’t
Using Empower
Using Empower
Using Empower
Assessing the learner
Assessing the learnerTeacher assesses learnersObservation
Assessing the learnerTeacher assesses learnersObservationTaking notes during activitiesWriting on to individual studentreport gridsMarking and grading writtenworkGiving immediate oral feedbackRecording student output andresponding
Assessing the learnerTeacher assesses learnersLearners assess themselvesObservationGiving learners a checklist andasking them to assess self orpeerTaking notes during activitiesWriting on to individual studentreport gridsMarking and grading writtenworkGiving immediate oral feedbackRecording student output andresponding
Assessing the learnerTeacher assesses learnersLearners assess themselvesObservationGiving learners a checklist andasking them to assess self orpeerTaking notes during activitiesLearners complete a list of CanDo statementsWriting on to individual studentreport gridsLearner diary to record progressand frustrationsMarking and grading writtenworkUsing answer keysGiving immediate oral feedbackPeer checking written workRecording student output andrespondingGroup discussion after a task
Cambridge English LevelsCouncil of Europe LevelsExample tableExample tableA1Example tableExample tableA2Example tableExample tableB1Example tableExample tableB2Example tableExample tableC1Example tableExample tableC2
Cambridge English LevelsCouncil of Europe LevelsExample tableExample tableA1Example tableExample tableA2Example tableExample tableB1Example tableExample tableB2Example tableExample tableC1Example tableExample tableC2
Personalised learner a littlePractice 1ReasonableunderstandingFully understoodT2Practice 2Extension(Reading andListening)
Metrica UPT test – 2nd attempt
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Speaking progress testsLearners: record themselves listen to themselves are assessed on pronunciation andfluency
Word stress task in a unitSpeaking test
Different types of testProgress testsend of each unitincluding Speaking tests(formative)Competency testsmid-course and end-of-courseincluding all four skills(summative)
Student View learner profile
Empowering LearningBy the end of the session we will have: examined a Learning OrientedAssessment cycle in relation to learningissues seen how it can help teachers andstudents work systematically andeffectively towards learning outcomes understood how Learning OrientedAssessment works at practice classroomlevel
Further informationDeveloping functional language skills for Cambridge English: Keyfor Schools15 and 17 June 2015University of CambridgeCambridge English Language Assessment1 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EU, UKTel: 44 (0)1223 553997Fax: 44 (0)1223 553621Email: helpdesk@cambridgeenglish.orgKeep up to date with what’s new via theCambridge English Language Assessmentwebsite:www.cambridgeenglish.orgFor information on Cambridge Englishwebinars for teachers:www.cambridgeenglish.org/webinars
Empower: bringing Learning Oriented Assessment into the classroom . Aims By the end of the session we will have: examined a Learning Oriented Assessment cycle seen how it can help teachers and students work systematically and effectively towards learning outcomes
