A study on levels and views of classroom assessment literacy of primary school teachers

A study on levels and views of classroom assessment literacy of primary school teachers

<p>Classroom Assessment is slowly replacing standardized examinations in Malaysia</p><p>primary schools. In year 2020, it is announced by the Ministry of Education that the</p><p>examination for primary pupils is abolished, and pu...

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A study on levels and views of classroom assessment literacy of primary school teachers
description <p>Classroom Assessment is slowly replacing standardized examinations in Malaysia</p><p>primary schools. In year 2020, it is announced by the Ministry of Education that the</p><p>examination for primary pupils is abolished, and pupils will be assessed through</p><p>Classroom Assessment. Therefore, teachers assessment knowledge and competence</p><p>has become a concern for many. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the</p><p>level of assessment literacy of primary school English Language teachers and their</p><p>views on assessment literacy and classroom assessment in primary schools. For this</p><p>study, survey and interviews is used to gain insights regarding the research questions</p><p>outlined. Data is collected through survey and interview sessions. The data gained from</p><p>inventory survey is analyzed using descriptive analysis through IBM SPSS 23. The</p><p>data gained from interview sessions is analyzed using thematic analysis where the data</p><p>was tabulated and grouped according to its themes. The research shows that most</p><p>teachers (80%) have fair assessment literacy. Most of the respondents also suggested</p><p>that more workshop should be held and more training should be provided.</p>
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spelling oai:ir.upsi.edu.my:97032023-11-17 A study on levels and views of classroom assessment literacy of primary school teachers 2022 Lim, Ee Yie LB Theory and practice of education <p>Classroom Assessment is slowly replacing standardized examinations in Malaysia</p><p>primary schools. In year 2020, it is announced by the Ministry of Education that the</p><p>examination for primary pupils is abolished, and pupils will be assessed through</p><p>Classroom Assessment. Therefore, teachers assessment knowledge and competence</p><p>has become a concern for many. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the</p><p>level of assessment literacy of primary school English Language teachers and their</p><p>views on assessment literacy and classroom assessment in primary schools. For this</p><p>study, survey and interviews is used to gain insights regarding the research questions</p><p>outlined. Data is collected through survey and interview sessions. The data gained from</p><p>inventory survey is analyzed using descriptive analysis through IBM SPSS 23. The</p><p>data gained from interview sessions is analyzed using thematic analysis where the data</p><p>was tabulated and grouped according to its themes. The research shows that most</p><p>teachers (80%) have fair assessment literacy. Most of the respondents also suggested</p><p>that more workshop should be held and more training should be provided.</p> 2022 thesis https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=9703 https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=9703 text eng closedAccess Masters Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Fakulti Bahasa dan Komunikasi <p>Al-Malki, M. A. & Weir, K. (2014). A comparative analysis between the assessment criteria used to assess graduating teachers at Rustaq College (Oman) and GrifthUniversity (Australia) during the teaching practicum. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 39(12), 28-42.</p><p>Allen, M. (2017). 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