English 1D - Classroom testing and assessment 5- 10

ENG1027

This course focuses on how to work with assessment for learning, in the English language classroom. This includes working with high and low stakes testing, self-assessment and buddy assessment as well as the kinds of feedback to give to students at different levels.

How can we assess student learning and acquisition? How can teachers give feedback to students to aid their learning process and how can we teach students to evaluate themselves and others. That is the focus of this course, as it is aimed at teachers teaching 5th to 10th grade. The course will look at different types of testing and assessment and how this may be used to aid student learning. Its foundation is found in the principles of assessment for learning and the development of basic skills, as described in the Norwegian curriculum.

KNOWLEDGE

The student:

• has knowledge of multilingualism as a resource in the classroom

• has knowledge of the curriculum, national tests and teaching aids for the subject of English

• has knowledge of how children and young people learn language

SKILLS

The student:

• is capable of using English orally and in writing, confidently and independently

• is capable of planning and leading varied and differentiated learning activities, including digital activities, which promote in-depth learning and development of the basic skills

• is capable of identifying reading and writing difficulties and facilitating adapted education

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The student:

• is capable of using midway and final assessment to guide pupils in English tuition

• can work independently and together with others to facilitate student learning

No tuition fees. Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.

Elective.

Obligatory for students that have chosen English as elective in the teacher education program.

Thw teacher education is a professional study in which active participation and cooperative learning are central. Obligatory attendance (OD) means that you must participate in at least 80% of all planned instruction and activities in the course. Obligatory attendance must be approved for the course to be registered as completed.

Teaching will be in classrooms (virtual and on campus) and cooperation between students and participation in learning activities is essential. Online lectures, assignments and discussions may also be included in the course.

Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys

Compound assessment - All parts below must be approved/passed to receive a grade in the course.

This course has obligatory attendance (OD), requiring students to attend a minimum of 80% of classes and 85% of canvas learning activities.
Students have to complete 2 obligatory assignments (AK): oral presentation (1 oral presentation and 1 written assignment). Graded Approved/Not Approved. Both assignments must be approved before students may take the exam.
The course has an oral exam (MU) which is individual (app. 30 minutes), which counts 100% of the grade. Grading scale A-F. A is the best, F is fail. Evaluation criteria will be posted on Canvas.

One page of hand-written notes.

Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating

Students are expected to have good competence in written and oral English, so that they may take part in discussions an submit written work in English.

Course language

English

Credits

7.5

Study location

Bodø, Nesna, Levanger

Teaching semesters

Spring 2026

Responsible faculty

The Faculty of Education and Arts

Course coordinator

Professor

Phalangchok Wanphet

phalangchok.wanphet@nord.no