Ethics and Deontolog ...

General Objectives:

By the end of this Unit, students will be able to:

• Understand the ethical principles guiding assessment and evaluation in language education
• Recognise the impact of bias and context on fair assessment practices

Operational Objectives

Knowledge Acquisition

• Define fairness and transparency in the context of language assessment
• Identify at least two common types of bias that can affect evaluation outcomes

Analytical Skills

• Analyse a sample assessment for potential sources of bias and suggest improvements
• Distinguish between formative and summative assessments, highlighting ethical considerations for each

Practical Application

• Propose two strategies to promote equity and inclusivity in language assessment design
• Apply ethical grading practices by developing clear and transparent feedback for a sample student response

• Reflect on how cultural and contextual factors may influence assessment decisions in their own teaching practice