- Presentation abstract発表の要約
It is generally accepted that dividing foreign language classes by proficiency levels results in better outcomes for all stakeholders. However, commercial foreign language placement tests are expensive, and developing in-house, paper-based placement tests is costly and time consuming.
This presentation will explain a kaken-funded research project. The project goal is to design a freely-available, Moodle-delivered, CEFR-informed English language course placement test for Japanese universities.
The presenter will firstly show how the placement test was designed with reference to the CEFR A1, A2 and B1 levels using CEFR-J and Cambridge English Profile resources. Secondly, the reasons Moodle was chosen to deliver the test will be detailed. These reasons include convenience, practicality, cost efficacy, safety during the pandemic and test security. Lastly, preliminary validity evidence supporting the proposed interpretation of test scores for dividing students into three statistically distinct language proficiency levels will be presented.
After the presentation the audience will be invited to discuss ways to maximize test security and functionality when using the Moodle Quiz module.
- Original submission元の原稿
発表の題名: Using the Moodle Quiz Module for an English Course Placement Test
発表の種類: Presentation (20 mins) プレゼンテーション（２０分）
発表の言語: English 英語
発表のキーワード: Assessment, Quiz Module
It is generally accepted that dividing foreign language classes by proficiency levels results in better outcomes for all stakeholders. However, commercial foreign language placement tests are expensive, and developing in-house, paper-based placement tests is costly and time consuming.
This presentation will explain a kaken-funded research project, which aims to design a freely-available, Moodle-delivered, CEFR-informed English language course placement test for Japanese universities, which is supported by a strong, evidence-based test validity argument.
The presenter will firstly show how the placement test was designed with reference to the CEFR A1, A2 and B1 levels, the typical English proficiency range of Japanese university students, by drawing on CEFR-J and Cambridge English Profile resources. Secondly, the reasons Moodle was chosen to deliver the test will be detailed. These reasons include convenience, practicality, cost efficacy, safety during the pandemic and test security. Lastly, preliminary validity evidence supporting the proposed interpretation of test scores for dividing students into three statistically distinct language proficiency levels will be presented.
After the presentation the audience will be invited to suggest and discuss ways to maximize test security and functionality when using the Moodle Quiz module
- Peer review details査読詳細
Peer Review 1
| Criteria | Assessment |
|---|
| Clarity of Submission | 8 / 10 |
| Presentation Length | 8 / 10 |
| Originality of Submission | 7 / 10 |
| Appropriateness & Relevance to the Moot | 8 / 10 |
| Quality of Content & Writing | 7 / 10 |
| Overall evaluation | 40 / 50 |
| 78 / 100 |
Feedback There are a number of overly-long sentences here that make it difficult to understand some aspects of this proposal.
Peer Review 2
| Criteria | Assessment |
|---|
| Clarity of Submission | 9 / 10 |
| Presentation Length | 8 / 10 |
| Originality of Submission | 9 / 10 |
| Appropriateness & Relevance to the Moot | 10 / 10 |
| Quality of Content & Writing | 9 / 10 |
| Overall evaluation | 45 / 50 |
| 90 / 100 |
Peer Review 3
| Criteria | Assessment |
|---|
| Clarity of Submission | 8 / 10 |
| Presentation Length | 10 / 10 |
| Originality of Submission | 8 / 10 |
| Appropriateness & Relevance to the Moot | 8 / 10 |
| Quality of Content & Writing | 8 / 10 |
| Overall evaluation | 45 / 50 |
| 87 / 100 |
Feedback Where this may not appeal to everyone (i. e. non-language teachers) as a language teacher myself, this would be a welcome addition to the moot. I'll look forward to seeing this presentation.
- Peer review notes査読メモ
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Your proposal has been conditionally accepted.
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