It is a systematic process of gathering information for purposes of making decisions.
The main purpose of evaluation is to determine the quality of a program by formulating a judgment.
Evaluation of the learners indicates the existence of a fault somewhere.
Evaluation deals with two specific functions: assessment and feedback.
Evaluation of the learners reflects students’ performance and effectiveness of the course.
Two levels of evaluation which provide feedback on the ESP course
It is concerned with the ability to perform particular communicative tasks.
The results of this type of evaluation enable Ts and Ss to decide whether and how much tuition is required.
There are three basic types of assessment to determine the areas of weaknesses of learners.
Helps to assess if the courses objectives are being followed based on the previous design
Helps to assess if the course is meeting the aims
There are four main aspects to be considered
Accumulate evidence of study in order to see whether and where the progress has been reached in terms of learning goals
Developed at any time of the course
It is internal to the course
Reflect the nature and content of the course
Used to place Ss in the right level according to their needs
Assess general ability rather than specific points of learning
Developed at the beginning of a course
Show potential for learning to be worked in the ESP course
Look to the future situation of language use without any reference to the previous teaching process
Assess whether or not Ss can cope with learning demands
There is no pass/fail distinction but degrees of proficiency in the task
Give a reliable indication if a candidate is able to carry out the tasks required
What should be evaluated?
Everything of significance
Ability to collect the information
Ability to use the information gathered
How can ESP courses be evaluated?
Who should be involved in the evaluation?
The ESP teaching institution
When should evaluation take place?
In the first week of the course
At irregular intervals of the course
Take into account students’ needs as learners and users.
Final report to make decisions
Concerned with people’s perception of value
Depends on the characteristics of the individual teaching situation
