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\n LRN Test Development (LRN Item Writers) <\/h2>\n

\n Item writers are initially expected to have sufficient background in test writing or materials development and CEFR so that they can produce quality items\/questions that rflect the relevant CEFR levels. All item writers are trained to LRN's standards proir to starting work, with monitoring procedures in place. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row layout=”container”][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion style=”flat” color=”white” active_section=”1″ title=”The requirements for item writers are:”][vc_tta_section title=”Knowledge and Experience” tab_id=”1581151177544-90e719d0-79da”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At least 5 years experience of teaching EFL or levelling in an EFL setting<\/td>\nEssential<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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DELTA qualified \/MA in applied linguistics\/English Language Testing<\/td>\nEssential<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Knowledge and experience of item writing<\/td>\nEssential<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hove sound, working knowledge of the CEFR<\/td>\nEssential<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Demonstrate strong attention to detail in relation to levels & skill sub sections in the CEFR<\/td>\nEssential<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Be able to work to tight deadlines<\/td>\nEssential<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Good knowledge of assessment and testing mechanisms (in linguistics)<\/td>\nDesirable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Knowledge of grade setting<\/td>\nDesirable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Work as part of a team & also independently<\/td>\nDesirable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Creativity<\/td>\nEssential<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Competent user of Microsoft word, excek and other applications<\/td>\nDesirable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Have good interpersonal skills<\/td>\nEssential<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Continued commitment to CPD<\/td>\nDesirable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\n Monitoring <\/h2>\n

\n Yearly monitoring takes place and a recoord is kept. During the monitoring session the following points are observed: punctuality, teamwork (if relevant), attention to detail, apperrance, responsiveness, flexibility, knowledge of regulations, basic knowledge of LRN. suggestions for improvement or ree-training are the offered if necessary. LRN item writers get regular feedback from LRN's co-coordinator related to their performance. All item writers undergo an annual performance review through LRN's appraisals process. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n [vc_single_image image=”1307″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row layout=”container”][vc_column] \n

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