Assessment in ESP
This type of assessment monitors progress during a course and provides ongoing feedback.
formative assessment
This syllabus design model starts with defining end goals and works backward.
backward design
This three-phase model includes Presentation, Practice, and Production.
PPP model
This teacher role directs activities and maintains authority, useful for drills and clear instructions.
controller
This type of feedback is immediate, verbal, and delivered in real time.
oral feedback
This assessment evaluates learners' proficiency at the end of a unit or program.
summative assessment
This collaborative approach involves teachers planning, observing, and refining lessons together.
lesson study
This approach focuses on completing meaningful tasks to develop communicative competence.
Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)
This role involves structuring lessons and activities to create an efficient learning environment.
organizer
This feedback provides detailed, documented comments that students can revisit later.
written feedback
These assessments reflect real-world tasks and situations from professional or academic contexts.
authentic assessments
These are clear, measurable statements of what students should know or do by the end of a course.
learning objectives
This approach emphasizes comprehension, low anxiety, and natural acquisition like a child learning a first language.
Natural Approach
This teacher evaluates student progress and provides constructive feedback to guide improvement.
assessor
This motivation comes from personal interest, curiosity, or inherent satisfaction in the task itself.
intrinsic motivation
These tools provide clear criteria and structured feedback for evaluating language performance.
rubrics
This syllabus type focuses on measurable outcomes and standardized assessments.
product-oriented syllabus
This lesson plan type integrates multiple language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) in communicative tasks.
skill-based lesson plan
This role encourages students to think critically by asking open-ended questions.
prompter
This motivation is driven by external rewards such as grades, praise, or recognition.
extrinsic motivation
This collection of student work showcases progress and growth over time.
portfolio
This syllabus type emphasizes the learning journey, flexibility, and skill development.
process-oriented syllabus
This learner-centered approach promotes active learning, student autonomy, and collaborative community.
learner-centered teaching (LCT)
This role involves engaging alongside students as an equal member of the group.
participant
This type of feedback is specific, timely, actionable, and helps students understand strengths and areas for improvement.
constructive feedback