WND04050 Studies in Japanese Language Testing

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Educational Sciences Teaching Japanese as a Second Language Program

Lecture Code WND04050 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 日本語教育評価法特講

Subject Name
（Katakana）　

Subject Name in
English Studies in Japanese Language Testing

Instructor WATANABE TOMOKO

Instructor
(Katakana) ワタナベ　トモコ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Weds5-8：*EDU A311

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Discussion, Student presentation

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Education

Eligible Students

Keywords Japanese assessment method, Japanese capability, test development, testing, SDGs

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) This course is positioned to acquire practical skills for conceptualizing and planning methods towards practical Japanese language education. This year, the focus will be on the practice and evaluation of extensive reading.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Provides outline on Japanese knowledge and ability, has students acquire theory and skill required for creating good questions. Through test development seminar and discussion, provides better understanding on assessment.

Class Schedule Session 1: Overview of the Course
- Shared awareness of individual evaluations and clarification of task awareness.
Session 2: Fundamentals of Assessment
- Lecture on basic terms and concepts related to assessment.
Session 3: Fundamentals of Assessment
- Understanding the overview of assessment through demonstrations of assessment methods.
Session 4: Fundamentals of Assessment (Standardized Testing)
- Sessions 4 to 6 will involve a collaborative reading and review of basic terms and concepts related to assessment.
Session 5: Fundamentals of Assessment (What is Extensive Reading?)
Session 6: Fundamentals of Assessment (Extensive Reading Programs)
Session 7: Understanding Preceding Cases in Language Assessment (Vocabulary in Extensive Reading)
Session 8: Understanding Preceding Cases in Language Assessment (Motivation)
Session 9: Understanding Preceding Cases in Language Assessment (Fluency and Comprehension)
Session 10: Understanding Preceding Cases in Language Assessment (Design of Extensive Reading Research)
- Sessions 7 to 10 will focus on specific language assessments based on the assessment methods discussed in Sessions 2 to 6, investigating concrete examples.
Session 11: Language Assessment and Learners
Session 12: Development of Language Assessment
Session 13: Implementation of Language Assessment
Session 14: Analysis of Language Assessment
- Sessions 11 to 14 will involve the development of language assessments for learners (children, adults) based on the language assessments covered in Sessions 7 to 10. During this process, you will learn about language assessment analysis methods such as reliability and validity.
Session 15: Summary and Reflection
- Concluding the course with a summary and reflection throughout the entire course and the preparation of a final report.

A final report will be assigned.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. I.S.P.Nation/RobWaring［著］　MitsueTabata-Sandom［監訳］　坂野永理/坂井美恵子/渡部倫子/池田庸子/松下達彦［訳］『言語教育における多読』くろしお出版

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review This course is equivalent to exercises for preparing for master research, and it includes reading and presenting English papers and books.
Please make sure to bring your laptop.

Requirements Students planning to write their thesis in the Watanabe Seminar must take this course.

Grading Method The course will be evaluated by 50% for the presentation and 50% for the final report.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Active participation and questions/remarks during the class are encouraged.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Educational Sciences Teaching Japanese as a Second Language Program
Lecture Code	WND04050	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	日本語教育評価法特講
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Studies in Japanese Language Testing
Instructor	WATANABE TOMOKO
Instructor (Katakana)	ワタナベ　トモコ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Weds5-8：*EDU A311
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Discussion, Student presentation
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Education
Eligible Students
Keywords	Japanese assessment method, Japanese capability, test development, testing, SDGs
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	This course is positioned to acquire practical skills for conceptualizing and planning methods towards practical Japanese language education. This year, the focus will be on the practice and evaluation of extensive reading.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Provides outline on Japanese knowledge and ability, has students acquire theory and skill required for creating good questions. Through test development seminar and discussion, provides better understanding on assessment.
Class Schedule	Session 1: Overview of the Course - Shared awareness of individual evaluations and clarification of task awareness. Session 2: Fundamentals of Assessment - Lecture on basic terms and concepts related to assessment. Session 3: Fundamentals of Assessment - Understanding the overview of assessment through demonstrations of assessment methods. Session 4: Fundamentals of Assessment (Standardized Testing) - Sessions 4 to 6 will involve a collaborative reading and review of basic terms and concepts related to assessment. Session 5: Fundamentals of Assessment (What is Extensive Reading?) Session 6: Fundamentals of Assessment (Extensive Reading Programs) Session 7: Understanding Preceding Cases in Language Assessment (Vocabulary in Extensive Reading) Session 8: Understanding Preceding Cases in Language Assessment (Motivation) Session 9: Understanding Preceding Cases in Language Assessment (Fluency and Comprehension) Session 10: Understanding Preceding Cases in Language Assessment (Design of Extensive Reading Research) - Sessions 7 to 10 will focus on specific language assessments based on the assessment methods discussed in Sessions 2 to 6, investigating concrete examples. Session 11: Language Assessment and Learners Session 12: Development of Language Assessment Session 13: Implementation of Language Assessment Session 14: Analysis of Language Assessment - Sessions 11 to 14 will involve the development of language assessments for learners (children, adults) based on the language assessments covered in Sessions 7 to 10. During this process, you will learn about language assessment analysis methods such as reliability and validity. Session 15: Summary and Reflection - Concluding the course with a summary and reflection throughout the entire course and the preparation of a final report. A final report will be assigned.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	I.S.P.Nation/RobWaring［著］　MitsueTabata-Sandom［監訳］　坂野永理/坂井美恵子/渡部倫子/池田庸子/松下達彦［訳］『言語教育における多読』くろしお出版
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	This course is equivalent to exercises for preparing for master research, and it includes reading and presenting English papers and books. Please make sure to bring your laptop.
Requirements	Students planning to write their thesis in the Watanabe Seminar must take this course.
Grading Method	The course will be evaluated by 50% for the presentation and 50% for the final report.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Active participation and questions/remarks during the class are encouraged.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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