Authors : Inna V. Kazantseva, Anna L. Kolyago, Olga B. Shestakova, Tatyana I. Zaburdaeva and Maria M. Hammelmann
Abstract: In the conditions of the transition to the two-tier higher education system and development of curricula in accordance with new education standards it is necessary to improve test and evaluation materials. The main purpose of funds of assessment tools (matrix of competences, competence passport, tests) is that the student is involved into active thinking and is to make decisions when problems occur. The research work is relevant due to contradiction between the necessity to control the level of different competences formation and insufficient development of techniques for their assessment. This involves an analysis of criteria for the selection of adequate methodological tools that can provide methodological assistance in assessing the formation of professional competencies of Bachelor students of the Faculty of Foreign Languages. The main objective is the selection and introduction in educational process modern educational technologies for the formation of students’ required competencies as well as the creation of the funds of assessment tools, providing an objective comprehensive assessment of formed professional competencies. These educational technologies are considered a method of developing competencies and forming funds of assessment tools in linguistic disciplines. This study deals with the problem of creating a system of assessment of the level of competences formation and learning outcomes. The lack of knowledge in the field of testology leads to violation of the requirements for the structure, content and design of test tasks in accordance with the international standard IMS QTI and quality management system in relation to the development, production and realization of test products. Special attention is paid to the possibilities of the educational platform LMS Moodle in the control of competencies formation of the bachelor students of the faculty of foreign languages.
Inna V. Kazantseva, Anna L. Kolyago, Olga B. Shestakova, Tatyana I. Zaburdaeva and Maria M. Hammelmann, 2016. Linguodidactic Testology: An Assessment Methodology of Professional Competencies Formation of Foreign Languages Faculty Bachelor Students. The Social Sciences, 11: 1747-1752.