English Speaking Assessment Rater Practicum | Communication

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. The micro-credential is earned after successfully:

• Completing six half-day sessions of OECT ratings in a live setting

• Earning 80% or higher on the cumulative live ratings

• Conducting a minimum of three interviewing tasks during the Oral Proficiency Interview

Learning outcomes

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the components in the OECT that include the Oral Proficiency Interview and TEACH

• Apply the criteria and rating scale for the OECT components

• Rate the OECT components using the given rubric

• Conduct the Oral Proficiency Interview

Assessment

• Participants complete six half-days of OECT rating in a live setting 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 the OECT rubric.

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

Attendance

Participants must complete a minimum of six half-days of OECT rating in a live setting. One to two additional half-days of live OECT rating may be required if the participants do not meet the required minimum 80% accuracy.

Grade Requirement

• Participants must achieve a minimum score of 80% accuracy with the OECT rubric in the cumulative number of live ratings over six half-days.

Alignment and Standards

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

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