scholarly journals Eportfolio, Alternative Assessment and Student Self-Assessment: Exploration of the Correlation in Primary Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Angelos Konstantinou Haralabous ◽  
Maria Darra
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Alternative Assessment ◽  
Student Assessment ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Alternative Form ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
School Year ◽  
Questionnaire Method

The main purpose of this study is to explore and register the trends and perceptions of primary school teachers about the implementation of the eportfolio as an alternative form of student assessment and as a tool for self-assessment by students. The survey was carried out during the second semester of the school year 2016-2017 using the anonymous written questionnaire method, which was answered by 215 primary school teachers of all subjects from the first educational area of Athens, the capital of Greece. The results of the survey show that most respondents believe that it is necessary to completely change the existing student assessment system, to apply alternative forms of assessment and to abolish the quantitative assessment. Regarding the exploration of the eportfolio for students’ evaluation and self-evaluation, the respondents in their overwhelming majority state that they have little or no knowledge of the subject. Also, they state that they do not apply at all or make little use of the eportfolio, although two thirds of the teachers consider that eportfolio’s practical application quite important as an alternative form of assessment and self-assessment of the student.

scholarly journals Developing Confidence: Visual Art Teaching in a Primary School

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Ian Bowell
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Visual Art ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Collaborative Group ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Collaborative Groups ◽  
The Arts ◽  
One Year

<p>In New Zealand specialist courses in the arts at undergraduate level, and one year diplomas in teaching have been reduced. Visual art advisory time allocated to primary school teachers has also been reduced. As a result teachers' confidence in teaching visual art is under threat. This study focused on a group of generalist primary school teachers as they worked to develop their confidence in the teaching of visual art. They worked as a non-hierarchical collaborative group, using action research to analyse the voices of the children in their school, and to reflect on their own practice. Following their reflections they used their developed confidence to develop a visual art self-assessment system. Their developed confidence in teaching visual art enabled them to offer support in the teaching of visual art to other teachers within the school. However, the narrow focus of the study did not allow exploration of why the participants were motivated to develop their expertise in the teaching of visual art. The limitations of the data also failed to reveal whether the participants were able to sustain their collaborative working relationship after the study ended. The study recommends further research into the long-term sustainability of teacher collaborative groups and the motivation that enables teachers to develop their confidence in the teaching of visual art.</p>

scholarly journals Developing Confidence: Visual Art Teaching in a Primary School

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Ian Bowell
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Visual Art ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Collaborative Group ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Collaborative Groups ◽  
The Arts ◽  
One Year

<p>In New Zealand specialist courses in the arts at undergraduate level, and one year diplomas in teaching have been reduced. Visual art advisory time allocated to primary school teachers has also been reduced. As a result teachers' confidence in teaching visual art is under threat. This study focused on a group of generalist primary school teachers as they worked to develop their confidence in the teaching of visual art. They worked as a non-hierarchical collaborative group, using action research to analyse the voices of the children in their school, and to reflect on their own practice. Following their reflections they used their developed confidence to develop a visual art self-assessment system. Their developed confidence in teaching visual art enabled them to offer support in the teaching of visual art to other teachers within the school. However, the narrow focus of the study did not allow exploration of why the participants were motivated to develop their expertise in the teaching of visual art. The limitations of the data also failed to reveal whether the participants were able to sustain their collaborative working relationship after the study ended. The study recommends further research into the long-term sustainability of teacher collaborative groups and the motivation that enables teachers to develop their confidence in the teaching of visual art.</p>

scholarly journals Teachers’ Views on the Participation of Parents in the Transition of their Children from Kindergarten to Primary School

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Besi ◽  
Maria Sakellariou
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
School Year ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Appropriate Practices

Internationally, a great number of researchers have pointed out the significance of school–family relationship in the process of children’s transition to primary schools. However, only recently has it been a subject of research in Greece. The purpose of this particular research, which has a sample of 1602 pre-primary and primary school teachers, is to investigate teachers’ viewpoints on the role of parents in the process of their children’s transition to primary school. Data has been collected through the use of questionnaires. Statistical analysis has shown that the overwhelming majority of teachers consider cooperation with parents as necessary. They indicate that the most important factors for successful transition are parents’ level of trust in teachers, their views on schools and learning, and their support for the new situation their child experiences. As far as the most appropriate practices are concerned, almost all teachers mention updating parents at the beginning of the school year, while many suggest that parents and children visit primary schools and that common meetings of both kindergarten and primary school teachers with parents take place before school begins. It therefore seems that teachers acknowledge the role of parents in the process of transition and suggest appropriate practices for their participation.

scholarly journals Development of the Psychological System of Pedagogical Abilities of Students – Future Primary School Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 463-481
Author(s):  
Vladimir A. Mazilov ◽  
Yurii N. Slepko
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
College And University ◽  
Psychological System ◽  
Developing System

Introduction. Psychological and pedagogical support for the professionalization of a teacher should be based on modern knowledge in the development of pedagogical abilities. The most popular strategy for studying abilities is still the analytical approach, which does not allow to consider abilities as a holistic, continuously developing psychological education. The purpose of the article is to present the results of research into the development of the psychological system of pedagogical abilities of students – future primary school teachers in the context of continuous pedagogical education at secondary school, pedagogical college and pedagogical university. Materials and Methods. The survey involved 201 subjects, including students of the pedagogical class (n = 15), students of the vocational pedagogical college (n = 82), students of the pedagogical university (n = 104). In order to study the psychological system of pedagogical abilities, test methods, questionnaires, self-assessment scales, as well as an analysis of indicators of academic performance were used. The analysis of the psychological system of abilities was made by using systemic indices (coherence, divergence, organization), assessing the homogeneity/ heterogeneity of structures, identifying the basic and leading components of the system. Results. The uneven development of the psychological system of pedagogical abilities at different levels of pedagogical education was shown. It has been established that the development of the system of pedagogical abilities during the period of study at school, college and university cannot be characterized as continuous. Students of the pedagogical class are characterized by a higher organization of the ability system than those in college and university; for college students – their continuous restructuring and a decrease in organization by the end of their studies; for university students – a more stable and progressively developing system of abilities. Qualitative differences in the structural organization of the system are determined by the different contributions of the types of abilities (individual, subjective, personal) to its functioning and achievement of academic results. The organization of the system of abilities of schoolchildren is largely determined by the abilities of an individual, college students – by the abilities of a subject of activity and personality, university students – by the abilities of an individual. Discussion and Conclusion. The conclusions formulated in the research paper serve the basis for the organization of special activities on the purposeful formation of the system of pedagogical abilities in the conditions of continuous pedagogical education.

scholarly journals Features of the Transition From the Traditional to the Criterial Assessment in Schools of Kazakhstan

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 73-81
Author(s):  
Roza Kenzhetaeva ◽  
◽  
Sazhila Nurzhanova ◽  
Aigul Beimisheva ◽  
Assel Stambekova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
New Vision

This study discusses the features of the transition from the traditional assessment system to the criteria-based assessment in schools of Kazakhstan. The use of criterion assessment in schools in Kazakhstan contributes to the crowding out of traditional methods of assessment and leads to a new vision of the methods and technologies of the system for evaluating educational achievements. In connection with the modernization of Kazakhstan’s education, significant changes are occurring in the control and assessment activities of Kazakhstan schools, its goals, content, and technologies are changing. The problem of assessment activity is one of the most urgent problems both in pedagogical theory and in pedagogical practice. This study presents the results of empirical studies and the features of the transition to a new criteria-based assessment system for Kazakhstan. According to the results of the study, the problem of the need for professional training of future primary school teachers for the criteria-based assessment system was revealed. Results also showed that there are difficulties of applying criteria-based assessment in the practice of primary school teachers. The question of what professional knowledge, skills, and abilities an elementary school teacher must possess to successfully perform the monitoring and evaluation function was investigated. Particular attention is paid to the study of the influence of criteria-based assessment on learning motivation in primary school.

scholarly journals The Degree of Knowledge and Use of Authentic Assessment Tools by Basic Elementary Teachers' According to some Variables

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 86-98
Author(s):  
Amjad Joma ◽  
Amjad Joma ◽  
Sharif Al Soudi ◽  
Salma Alalawi
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Alternative Assessment ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Authentic Assessment ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Evaluation Tools ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
School Students ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Alternative Evaluation

Evaluation is one of the most important elements of  teaching process. The recent trends in evaluation and educational reform movements have called for using alternative evaluation, which focuses on performance evaluation. Authentic assessment is usually described as formative, in which students participate in their acquisition, in addition to the fact that students are productive and active, which is reflected in the students' achievement and skill level. The study aims to reveal the degree of knowledge and use of alternative assessment tools by primary school teachers in Gaza -Palestine. To meet the objective of the study, the researchers used the descriptive-analytical method and the questioner as a study tool. The study sample consisted of (134) elementary basic school teachers in the Gaza governorate in Palestine. Results have shown that the percentage of knowledge of alternative evaluation tools reached (77.7%), which is a high level, and that the percentage of using alternative evaluation tools reached (70.3%). As it is seen, the percentages do not vary according to variables, such as: gender, educational qualification, specialization, classes taught by the teacher, years of service, type of school, gender of school students, educational region, and taking training courses. Howerver, the degree of usage of such alternative tools varies in favour of basic education. The study recommends continuing to motivate primary school teachers to employ alternative assessment tools, and to support them with courses and workshops that enhance their skills in employing these tools

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