Classroom Assessment Practices of Teachers in Turkey

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Title: Classroom Assessment Practices of Teachers in Turkey
Language: English
Authors: Acar-Erdol, Tuba, Yildizli, Hülya
Source: International Journal of Instruction. Jul 2018 11(3):587-602.
Availability: International Journal of Instruction. Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Education, Eskisehir, 26480, Turkey. e-mail: iji@ogu.edu.tr; Web site: http://www.e-iji.net
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2018
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Classroom Techniques, Educational Practices, Student Evaluation, Teacher Surveys, Alternative Assessment, Measurement Objectives, Evaluation Methods, Performance Factors, Elementary Secondary Education, Mixed Methods Research, Classroom Observation Techniques
Geographic Terms: Turkey
ISSN: 1694-609X
Abstract: Knowing assessment practices of teachers and improving in this direction is important in increasing students' learning and demonstrating their performance. In this research, the aim was to identify the classroom assessment practices used by primary, secondary and high school teachers. Survey and observation form were used to collect the data for the research. The study group consisted of 288 teachers. From the results of the research, it has been concluded that teachers had adopted an approach of assessment for learning for the purpose of making the assessment. Teachers have used largely traditional assessment methods in classroom assessment practices. Teachers identified the main factor influencing classroom assessment processes as student characteristics, but it was discovered that they did not reflect this situation in their practices. It is suggested that teachers use alternative assessment methods that center on student self-assessments and the diversity in the assessment methods to be increased to ensure fairness.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 35
Entry Date: 2018
Accession Number: EJ1183343
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Knowing assessment practices of teachers and improving in this direction is important in increasing students' learning and demonstrating their performance. In this research, the aim was to identify the classroom assessment practices used by primary, secondary and high school teachers. Survey and observation form were used to collect the data for the research. The study group consisted of 288 teachers. From the results of the research, it has been concluded that teachers had adopted an approach of assessment for learning for the purpose of making the assessment. Teachers have used largely traditional assessment methods in classroom assessment practices. Teachers identified the main factor influencing classroom assessment processes as student characteristics, but it was discovered that they did not reflect this situation in their practices. It is suggested that teachers use alternative assessment methods that center on student self-assessments and the diversity in the assessment methods to be increased to ensure fairness.
ISSN:1694-609X