A General Overview of Assessment and Evaluation in Secondary School English Teaching: Pre and Post 2023
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This study aims to investigate the benefits and drawbacks of implementing a change in the assessment and evaluation component in English language teaching at the secondary school level by referring to teacher opinions in the context of assessment and evaluation of teacher practices before and after the change. The study was designed using the case study approach, which is a type of qualitative research. The study group comprised 30 English teachers working in Hatay province during the 2023-2024 academic year. Criterion sampling, a purposive sample strategy, was used to determine the participants. Data were obtained using semi-structured interview forms and processed with the content analysis method. Research results indicate that teachers did not administer tests that assessed speaking and listening abilities prior to the modification. Meaningful learning, students' motivation, and self-confidence about learning English increased as a result of the change, which also brought variety to the method choices of teachers and encouraged active participation from the students. However, teachers' workload and exam load increased, teachers’ autonomy decreased, it was a challenging and exhausting process, and factors such as physical conditions and class size also posed obstacles to implementation. The information gathered showed that the ideal ways to evaluate English language courses are through process-based evaluation, project assignments, and peer and self-assessment techniques. Additionally, English language teachers suggested revising the English curriculum, expanding class hours, creating skill-focused centralized exams, setting up language classes, and organizing language trips. The findings were discussed in the light of previous findings, and suggestions were presented.
Anahtar Kelimeler
English Language Teaching, Language Skills, English Curriculum, Assessment and Evaluation, Teacher Applications
Etik Beyan
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