English Language Course Evaluation

What is one of the key considerations in evaluating an English language course?

• The color scheme of the course materials

• The number of books in the course library

• The cost-effectiveness of the course

• The weather in the location of the course

When deciding what the results of the evaluation will be used for, which of the following is a common purpose?

• To decide whether to keep or get rid of the course

• To assess the weather conditions during the course

• To improve the color scheme of the course materials

• To determine the number of books in the course library

How many steps are in an evaluation

• 10

• 9

• 8

• 7

According to Kiely and Rea-Dickens' three-way scope distinction of evaluations, which type of evaluation typically focuses on major educational innovations with significant financial backing and often has an underlying agenda?

• Teacher-led evaluations

• Management-led evaluations

• Small-scale evaluations

• Large-scale evaluations

A formative evaluation has the purpose of making a summary or judgement on the quality or adequacy of the course so that it.

• True

• False

Which of the following descriptions is not part of the summative evaluation?

• More likely to look at causes, processes, individuals

• Used to make decisions on adequacy

• Presented to and discussed with individuals

• Improve the course

The tools of needs analysis and evaluation have certain _________, despite their distinct purposes.

• Differences

• Barriers

• Similarities

• Activities

Which of the following tools are not used to gather information during an evaluation?

• Self-report scales

• Exams

• Observation and checklists

• Interviews

In this question there are 3 approaches that can be used in a formative evaluation and one that is not, choose one of the three that are approaches.

• Action Research

• Staff Meetings

• Peer Observation

• Negotiation

Evaluation is a fundamental part of effective curriculum design

• TRUE

• FALSE