scholarly journals An evaluation toward the post-certification teacher performance in the natural history learning process for the elementary school degree

Author(s):  
Siti Noor Azizah ◽  
Suparwoto Suparwoto ◽  
Zalik Nuryana

The study aims at describing the teacher performance in the Natural History Learning Process for the Elementary School Degree throughout the Province of Yogyakarta Special Region from the four competencies namely personality competency, professionalism competency, pedagogy competence and social competency based on the self-assessment, the principal assessment, the peer assessment, the student assessment and the observation toward the learning process after the certification. The nature of the study is an evaluative study using the descriptive quantitative approach. The study itself was conducted in both the Public Elementary Schools and the Private Elementary Schools throughout the Province of Yogyakarta Special Regions. The subjects of the study were the teachers who had been teaching Natural History in both schools who had passed the certification test in 2007 and 2008 and who had also been receiving the certification allowance. During the conduct of the study, the data gathering instruments that had been implemented were questionnaire, observation sheet and documentation. On the other hand, the data analysis technique that had been adopted was descriptive statistical analysis with percentage. Then, the results of the study show that the post-certification performance of Natural History teachers have been “Very Good” based on the personality, professionalism, pedagogy and social competency and also based on the results of the self-assessment, the principal assessment and the peer assessment. The details on the results of the post-certification teacher performance in this regard might be elaborated as follows: (1) personality competence 96.70%; (2) professionalism competence 76.40%; (3) pedagogy competence 83.30%; and (4) social competence 88.90%. Furthermore, the results of the student assessment assert that the post-certification of Natural History teachers belongs to the “Very Good” category with the assessment rate of 96.70%. Last but not the least, the results of the observation toward the teacher learning process also belong to the “Very Good” category with the following details: (1) pre-learning activities 93.30%; (2) core activities 93.30%; and (3) closing activities 73.30%.

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Pi'i Pi'i

One of the obstacles in historical learning is the unskilled and inexperienced history teacher in selecting/arranging and wrapping the appropriate learning sources. This is due to the effects of an ineffective learning process in which expository strategy is the primary roled model besides the self-student given assignments. To handle the problems, history teachers are supposed to observe and to use the historical heritages found around the residence. In this case, Turyyan epigraph is the historical learning source. The Learning source is designed following the IT based learning development, like making learning videos. Thus, the learners are boosted to an exciting history learning environment system. Moreover, the learners will also receive beneficial informations, knowledge, and life skill learning experiences.


2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Yoko Oi

本研究は、自己評価や他己評価による英作文学習不安に対する影響とthe Second Language Writing Anxiety Inventory (Cheng, 2004)の妥当性を探るのが目的である。分析方法は、293人の日本の高校生を対象に自己評価と他己評価の2グループに分けた後、10日間の間に、5回の英作文作成と生徒評価活動(自己評価か他己評価)を集中的に行った。それぞれの生徒評価活動前後に、高校生の英作文学習不安の因子構造変化のグループ比較を、探索的因子分析を使って行った。結果は、事前の因子構造は自己評価グループと他己評価グループは同様だが、実験後は違いが見られた。しかし、主要因子は、実験前後ともに認知的不安による英作文への回避意識であることは変わりがなかった。本研究が英作文授業の活性化につながる事を示唆したい。 This study examined the effects of self-assessment vs. peer assessment on Japanese high school students’ writing anxiety and the validity of Cheng’s (2004) Second Language Writing Anxiety Inventory (SLWAI). After assignment to either the self-assessment or peer-assessment condition, two groups of Japanese high school students (N=293) participated in a series of five writing and student-assessment sessions over a period of 10 days. An exploratory factor analysis was then conducted on SLWAI data collected before and after these sessions to compare the effects of the writing practice and student assessment type on the factor structure of the two groups’ writing anxiety. The results showed post-treatment factor structure differences that had not been present initially. Nevertheless, the main factor both before and after the treatment sessions was English writing avoidance due to cognitive anxiety. These findings suggest the importance of dealing with learner anxiety to improve English writing instruction.


2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Jalil Fathi ◽  
Leila Mohammad Yousefi ◽  
Mehrnoosh Sedighravesh

Like other types of assessment subscribing to edumetrics as a reaction against traditional psychometrics paradigm, self-assessment and peer-assessment have enjoyed much popularity among various types of alternative assessment. Additionally, alternative assessments, especially self- and peer-assessments have been the focal point of departure as far as L2 writing has been concerned. Furthermore, self-regulation as a burgeoning area of research in L2 learning refers to the degree to which language learners can regulate aspects of their thinking, motivation and behavior during learning. Given the significance of both assessment and self-regulated learning in ELT, the present paper investigated the effect of the implementation of self-assessment and peer-assessment in a writing course on the self-regulated learning of a sample of Iranian EFL students. In so doing, sixty three English major Iranian students who were the students of three intact classes at Islamic Azad University participated in this study. One of the classes was regarded as the self-assessment group, the other group was assigned to peer-assessment group and the third class served as the control group of the study. The ANCOVA analyses of the self-regulation scale scores for the control and experimental groups revealed that both self-assessment and peer-assessment practices had a positive impact on the self-regulated learning of the participants. The results will have theoretical and pedagogical implications for Iranian English language education.


Author(s):  
Jalil Fathi ◽  
Sara Mohebiniya ◽  
Saeed Nourzadeh

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of self-assessment and peer-assessment activities on second language (L2) writing self-regulation of Iranian English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) learners. For this purpose, a sample of forty-six English major students from two intact classes at an Iranian Islamic Azad University were recruited as the participants of the present study. Then, the two classes were randomly assigned to a self-assessment group (N=22) and a peer-assessment group (N=24). The self-assessment group was instructed on the writing assessment criteria in order to self-assess their writing tasks and the peer-assessment group was trained on how to assess the writings of their peers. The treatment carried out for the self-assessment and peer-assessment groups lasted for a period of one university semester. The data was collected through Second Language Writing Self-regulation (SLWS) administered as the pre-test and post-test of the study. The results obtained from the data analysis indicated that both self-assessment and peer-assessment were conducive in enhancing L2 writing self-regulation of the participants. Nevertheless, further analysis of the data indicated that the participants in the peer-assessment group were better than those in the self-assessment group with regard to writing self-regulation, suggesting that peer-assessment activities were more effective than the self-assessment activities in contributing to enhancing writing self-regulation of the EFL learners. The justification of the findings and their implications for L2 writing pedagogy are also discussed.


2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-211
Author(s):  
Haizah Haizah

This paper aimed to empirically determine and describe: lesson planning in the 2013 curriculum, the implementation of the 2013 curriculum, learning assessment conducted by the class XI teacher of Pendidikan Agama Islam at SMK Negeri 3 Parepare. The method aiming at describing an existing phenomenon and its true condition by using observation techniques, interview, and studying documents. The data were then analyzed by following the steps of (1) data reduction; (2) data presentation; (3) the data conclusion and verification. The results of the study showed that to date SMK Negeri 3 is still applying 2013 curriculum as its reference for a learning process. The implementation of the 2013 curriculum was determined by (1) lesson planning; (2) learning implementation; and (3) learning assessment. At the stage of lesson planning, teacher designs lesson plan which are then implemented in learning process by applying a scientific approach consisting of the following stages: (1) observing; (2) questioning; (3) collecting materials; (4) processing materials; and (5) communicating, which is then followed by administering authentic assessment on the learning in the forms of: (1) observation; (2) oral and written test; (3) self assessment; (4) peer-assessment; (5) journal; (6) performance assessment; and (7) portfolio assessment. Factors that support the implementation of the 2013 curriculum include (1) teacher; (2) learners; (3) infrastructure and facilities; and (4) environment. On the other hand, the hindering factors are (1) lack of learners’ care with their lessons; (2) lack of teachers’ understanding of 2013 curriculum due to minimum education and training.


2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Ana Beaven ◽  
Antje Neuhoff

Technology has been part of the language learning process, both inside and outside the classroom, for decades, helping to bridge the gap between different contexts of learning. At the same time, the concept of lifelong-learning has widened our understanding of what learning is, what different forms it can take, and of the importance of considering the learning process as one that will continue once formal education is over and the learner has entered the world of employment. Learner autonomy has also taken a central role, and has brought with it a shift in the role of the teacher in the language learning process. Self-assessment is one aspect of learner autonomy, and is crucial in enabling learners to set themselves clear objectives and thus take responsibility for the leaning process itself. In addition, the importance of including the development of intercultural competence in the language classroom has been advocated by many linguists and educationalists (Kramsch, 1986; Byram et al., 2001; Byram, 2008; Corbett, 2003; Sercu, 2005). It is against this background that the European-funded project CEFcult (2009-2011) was developed. Its main outcome is the production of an online environment for the collaborative assessment of oral skills and intercultural competence in the foreign language. The target groups are language teachers, in-company trainers, those about to start or return to work, and undergraduates and graduates who are preparing themselves for first-time employment. The tool places side by side the widely known and standardised descriptors of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for spoken production and interaction, and the descriptors for intercultural competence in a professional setting, developed within the Intercultural Competence Assessment (INCA) project. CEFcult provides a set of authentic communication scenarios, each containing various tasks through which learners can assess their skills for intercultural professional purposes in different European languages. Although the tool can also be used autonomously, in a classroom setting, teachers can set the learners suitable scenarios, get them to perform the speaking tasks and record the oral communication activities. After uploading the samples onto the online tool, they can be assessed by the teacher, by other experts (including teachers in other countries), or by other learners. The tool can also be used for self-assessment. By encouraging self- and peer-assessment, CEFcult can positively engage learners in a process of reflexive learning that will lead to greater autonomy. However, it also enables the teacher to be an active part of this same process. After a brief introduction to the theoretical background and pedagogical choices underpinning the project, we will illustrate the pilots carried out at the universities of Dresden and Bologna, and discuss some of the implications for learners and teachers.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-129
Author(s):  
Putri Mawiliana

Abstract___________________________________________________________________This study aims to analyze and explain self- assessment, peer- assessment, and teacher-student conference implementation to enhance the students’ writing skills and explore the effect of the portfolio to explain the development of students' learning autonomy. The subject consisted of the eleventh-grade students of Islamic Senior High School Madarijul Huda in Pati regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Observation, interview, document analysis, and questionnaire were used to collect the data. This study found that the three assessment activities in the portfolio could enhance the students' writing skills. First, the self-assessment reflected the students' learning progress. They were honest in correcting the text and confident in completing the task. Second, the peer- assessment allowed the students to get the new academic experiences from their friends. Besides, the students were encouraged to keep the friendship well, more tolerant, and talkative. Third, the group's teacher-student conference inspired the students to build good teamwork, but passive members hindered the cooperation. Some members sometimes relied on the teacher's explanation. The students had an excellent ability to manage collaboration. Some conclusions can be drawn as follows: a) some high achieving students claimed they were autonomous learner before applying portfolio; b) the self- assessment activity could develop the students’ learning autonomy; c) students categorized as pro-active learners could play as leaders, problem solvers, and negotiators in the classroom  


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-83
Author(s):  
Charli Sitinjak ◽  
Gibson Manalu ◽  
Hafizh Zain Abdillah

Coronavirus disease (2019) or what we usually call COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all sectors, including the education sector. The transition from traditional or face-to-face teaching to an online teaching system. Has given a lot of homework for teachers, they have to work hard to be able to adapt quickly to the changes. In addition, this online learning process places a heavy burden on teachers. This makes teachers stressed and affects teacher performance. This study aims to describe the problems faced by teachers seen from the teacher's self-efficacy during teaching using the online method. 40 teachers participated in this study, where they were asked to fill out a teacher self-efficacy scale (TSE) to measure their self-efficacy. The results showed that there was a significant decrease in the self-efficacy of senior teachers when teaching using the online method


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-57
Author(s):  
I P Widhi Astika ◽  
AAIN Marhaeni ◽  
I G Lanang Agung Parwata

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh metode pembelajaran KWL (Know-Want-Learn) dan asesmen diri terhadap kemandirian belajar dan keterampilan membaca. Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam bentuk kuasi eksperimen menggunakan rancangan faktorial 2x2. Populasi penelitian adalah siswa kelas XI MIPA SMA Negeri 1 Singaraja yang berjumlah 282 dan sampel diambil menggunakan random sampling yaitu siswa kelas XI MIPA 1, 2, 6, dan 9 dengan jumlah 124 orang. Data penelitian yang berupa skor kemandirian belajar dan skor keterampilan membaca dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner dan tes. Data dianalisis menggunakan MANOVA dua jalur. Hasil analisis menunjukkan (a) kemandirian belajar, dan (b) keterampilan membaca siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran dengan metode KWL lebih tinggi daripada siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran dengan metode konvensional pada siswa yang menggunakan asesmen diri, (c) kemandirian belajar, dan (d) keterampilan membaca siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran dengan metode KWL dan siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran dengan metode konvensional tidak berbeda secara signifikan pada siswa yang menggunakan asesmen sejawat (e) terdapat pengaruh KWL berbantuan asesmen diri terhadap kemandirian belajar dan keterampilan membaca, (f) tidak terdapat pengaruh KWL berbantuan asesmen sejawat terhadap kemandirian belajar dan keterampilan membaca, (g) tidak terdapat pengaruh asesmen diri terhadap kemandirian belajar dan keterampilan membaca, (h) terdapat pengaruh interaksi antara KWL dan asesmen diri terhadap kemandirian belajar, (i) terdapat pengaruh interaksi antara KWL dan asesmen diri terhadap keterampilan membaca, dan (j) terdapat pengaruh interaksi secara simultan antara KWL dan asesmen diri terhadap kemandirian belajar dan keterampilan membaca. Kata kunci: Asesmen Diri, Kemandirian Belajar, Keterampilan Membaca, KWL (Know-Want-Learn). AbstractThe study aimed to know the effect of KWL method and self-assessment toward self regulated learning and reading competency. This study was quasi-experimental which design was factorial 2x2. The population of this study were the students in XI MIPA at SMA Negeri 1 Singaraja with total number of 282, and the samples were obtained by using random sampling, they were XI MIPA 1, 2, 6, and 9 with the total number of 124 students. The data in the form of self regulated learning scores and reading competency scores were obtained by using questionnairs and test. The data obtained were analyzed by using two-way MANOVA. The data analysis showed that (a) self regulated learning, and (b) students’ reading competency of students who follow the learning with KWL method is higher that the students who follow the conventional method to the students who use the self-assessment, (c) self regulated learning, and (d) students’ reading competency of students who follow the learning with KWL method had not significant difference than the students who follow the conventional method to the students who use peer-assessment, (e) KWL with self-assessment affected the raising of self regulated learning and reading competency, (f) KWL with peer-assesment did not affect the raising of self regulated learning and reading competency, (g) self-assessment did not affect the raising of self regulated learning and reading competency, (h) there was interaction effect between KWL and self-assessment toward self regulated learning, (i) there was interaction effect between KWL and self-assessment toward reading competency, (j) there was interaction effect simultaneously between KWL and self-assessment toward self regulated learning and reading competency. Keywords: KWL, Reading Competency, Self-Assessment, Self Regulated Learning.


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