Istanbul Gelisim University School of Foreign Languages: Bulletin for February, 2021

We asked some questions to Seda YILMAZTÜRK, the coordinator of Assessment and Evaluation Unit of the School of Foreign Languages, about the process of testing and evaluation. What are the main duties of the Testing Unit? Seda YILMAZTÜRK: The Assessment and Evaluation Unit (Testing Department) is responsible for the following: - Preparing the test specifications in accordance with the outcomes of the curriculum - Informing students and teachers about the exam format by preparing sample questions and the instructions on the school website - Preparing quizzes, progress tests, and proficiency exams and answer keys - Organizing the editing process of quizzes and progress tests, and making necessary adjustments to the questions when required - Organizing the necessary preparations before quizzes and progress tests - Conducting quizzes, progress tests and General Evaluation Tests - Analysing the results of the quizzes and progress tests - Reviewing students’ quizzes, portfolios, progress tests and any other exams in case of a complaint - Tracking learner achievement in order to give feedback to the teachers and to the Vice Principals - Organizing Standardization Workshops for Speaking and Writing grading before Progress Tests since both lessons are evaluated by two raters.