EVALUATION

WHAT AND WHY?

Two ways of evaluation

In relation to WHAT and HOW MUCH                                In relation to HOW the students

students have learned, e.g. through tests                                have been learning, e.g. whether

and quizes.                                                                              groupwork is effective, if they

                                                                                                receive enough guidance, etc.

Most common in ELT.                                                            Encourages students to take

                                                                                                 control over their learning and

                                                                                                 gives the teacher insight into

                                                                                                 how students see their language

                                                                                                 classes.

PRACTICAL IDEAS

Ø     Initially, it’s likely that the students’ evaluation of how they’ve been learning will be very superficial. It requires practice.

Ø     Limit the time for an evaluation discussion and give the students a clear focus for any group discussion.

Ø     Avoid asking negative questions as they will produce negative answers. It’s better to ask “What do you think about…”.

Ø      Evaluation can involve students after any major piece of work or period of time.

‘CEPS’, by D. Hicks,

CUP 2000