By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Develop an understanding of reading literacy and its significance in reading assessment.
2. Explain key concepts of validity and their roles in test design.
3. Analyse the cognitive demands and assessment objectives of different reading comprehension items.
4. Design and refine reading comprehension items using validity principles.
5. Compare the design of reading assessment tasks across different assessment systems (e.g., GCE O-Level, PISA, IB) and reflect on their implications for classroom assessment.

1. The concept and development of reading literacy: from traditional perspectives to international assessment frameworks.
2. Core assessment concept: validity and its significance in Chinese reading assessment.
3. Selection of reading passages: text readability, cultural relevance, and authenticity.
4. Design of reading comprehension items: item types, common issues, and strategies for improvement.
5. Construct definition: cognitive levels of assessment items and test specifications.
6. Research in reading assessment: research tools and key findings.
7. Guided group practice: designing and refining reading comprehension items, with reflection and sharing.