Planning an Online Assessment Course for English Language Teachers in Latin America

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Author(s): Giraldo, Frank (ORCID Giraldo, Frank (ORCID 0000-0001-5221-8245); Yan, Xun (ORCID Yan, Xun (ORCID 0000-0002-4544-4938)
Language:
English
Source:
PROFILE: Issues in Teachers' Professional Development. 2023 25(2):147-164.
Publication Date:
2023
Document Type:
Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires

Additional Information
- Availability:
  Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Carrera 30 No. 45-03 Ciudad Universitaria, Bogotá, Colombia. Tel: +571-3165000 Ext.16780; Fax: +571-3165000 Ext.16780 or 16773; e-mail: rprofile_fchbog@unal.edu.co; Web site: https://revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/profile/
- Peer Reviewed:
  Y
- Source:
  18
- Subject Terms:
  English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Language Tests; Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer Assisted Testing; Cross Cultural Studies; Latin Americans; Instructional Design; Online Courses; Bilingualism; Special Needs Students; Faculty Development; Teacher Attitudes; Barriers; Ethics; Performance Based Assessment; Testing; Foreign Countries; Language Teachers; Course Descriptions
- Subject Terms:
  Brazil; Colombia; Ecuador; Venezuela; Peru
- ISSN:
  1657-0790
  2256-5760
- Abstract:
  In this article, we report the results of a study through which we collected English language teachers' needs and wants to design an online language assessment course. Through a mixed-methods approach, we asked 20 teachers from four Latin American countries what they wanted to learn in the course. The teachers wanted a course in which they could address the challenges they faced in assessment; discuss and develop new ways to assess; and learn about authentic, valid, and ethical assessment. Therefore, the findings suggest that the teachers wanted a course that mixed theory, practice, and principles of assessment. Additionally, the course should address emerging topics in English language assessment, namely bilingual assessment and the assessment of learners with special educational needs.
- Abstract:
  As Provided
- Publication Date:
  2023
- Accession Number:
  EJ1395933

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