Bruno Cavalcanti Albuquerque

Module 1: Fundamentals of Assessment Dive into the core principles of effective assessment. Understand what makes an assessment "good" by exploring validity, reliability, practicality, and the powerful backwash effect on teaching. Module 2: Reasons for Assessment Explore the different "whys" behind testing. Learn to confidently distinguish between summative and formative assessment, and how to measure progress, proficiency, and carry out placement and diagnostic tests effectively. Module 3: Designing Assessment Rubrics Master the practical, step-by-step process of creating clear and effective rubrics. Design tools that make your grading fair, consistent, and transparent for you and your students. Module 4: Authentic Assessment Move beyond traditional tests. Discover how to design tasks that measure what your students can actually do with the language in meaningful, real-world contexts. Course Dates: January 5, 6, 7, and 8 14h to 15h