English Speaking Assessment Rater Protocol | Communication

Earning Criteria

The content of the training covers key topics, including different language functions, criteria used to measure test-takers' spoken English language proficiency, and adaptive test protocols. This micro-credential is earned after successfully:

• Finishing five self-paced online, asynchronous modules

• Completing formative assessment with practice ratings in asynchronous modules

• Completing summative assessment with ratings of 10 OECT sample tests

• Achieving 80% or higher on the summative assessment

Learning outcomes

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify the Oral Proficiency Interview and TEACH components of the OECT

• Explain the criteria and rating scale for the OECT components

• Rate the OECT components using the given rubric

Assessment

• Participants rate 10 OECT test samples and submit their OECT scores.

• OECT scores will be evaluated by the Iowa State University OECT program supervisor ensuring a minimum score of 80% or higher using OECT rubric.

• Participants may receive more test samples to review and submit until an 80% minimum score is achieved.

Attendance

Participants must complete all self-paced modules in the learning management system.

Grade Requirement

• Participants will complete all learning quizzes and formative practice ratings in the learning management system.

• Participants must achieve a minimum score of 80% accuracy with the OECT rubric in the summative assessment.

Alignment and Standards

• ACTFL OPI https://www.actfl.org/assessments/postsecondary-assessments/opi

• OECT https://cce.grad-college.iastate.edu/oect