By the end of this module you should be able to:

• formulate effective learning outcomes for any language module you teach;
• show understanding of the key features of assessment and devise assessment tasks accordingly;
• use formative and summative assessment appropriately in your teaching;
• apply criterion-referenced marking schemes to all your assessment tasks;
• identify ways to reduce your marking load;
• explain the relative strengths and weaknesses of exams and continuous assessment;
• adopt sound and fair procedures in marking and moderating;
• employ a range of non-traditional forms of assessment;
• appreciate why students make errors in language work;
• respond appropriately to students' errors and provide effective feedback.