1. Learner assesment
1.1. As with any language course there is a need to asses students performanceat strategie points in the course.
1.1.1. For example: at the begining and at the end
1.1.1.1. There are 3 basic types of assesment:
1.1.1.1.1. 1-Placement tests 2. Achievement tests, and 3.Proficiency tests.
2. Course Evaluation
2.1. Is doing what is what designed to do
2.1.1. This kind of evaluationhelps to assess whether the course objectives are being met.
2.1.1.1. Evaluation of the learners reflect some extend the effectiveness or otherwise of the course.
3. What should be evaluated?
3.1. 1. Ability to collect information.
3.1.1. 2. Ability to use the information.
3.1.1.1. Overall aim of the ESP: needs as language learners and needs as language users.
3.1.1.1.1. Materials, syllabus, procedures, time, resources, etc.
4. Who should be involved in the evaluation?
4.1. The extend of involment of any group will vary, but it is likely, in practice, that the bodies most closely concerned will be the ESP teaching institution.
4.1.1. Evaluation is concerned with people´s perceptions of value and their views will, therefore, vary according to their own interests and concerns.
4.1.1.1. When and how often should evaluation take place?
4.1.1.1.1. According to Hutchinson & Waters (1987) the most important times occur: