IMPROVING PRESERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS’ SELF-EFFICACY ABOUT THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT: IMPLICATION FOR THEORY AND PRACTICE
Journal: Journal of Baltic Science Education (Vol.12, No. 4)Publication Date: 2013-08-30
Authors : Nilgün Tatar; Serkan Buldur;
Page : 452-464
Keywords : alternative assessment; preservice teacher education; self-efficacy;
Abstract
In this study, a teaching program was designed to improve preservice teachers' self-efficacy about the use of alternative assessment. The teaching program has three stages: workshop, observation, and teaching. Preservice teachers' opinions about the contribution of the teaching program to their professional development and the effect of the program on their self-efficacy were determined. Data was collected through a survey, students' reflective journal, and interview. Results show that preservice teachers had understanding about alternative assessment and positive opinions about the teaching program. Furthermore, their self-efficacy toward use of the alternative assessment improved. The teaching program had positive contributions to preservice teachers' professional development.
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