Original Research Article
Year: 2018 | Month: May | Volume: 5 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 28-35
Effectiveness of Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Graduates in Utilizing Continuous Assessment: The Case of Eastern Ethiopian Preparatory Schools
Anwar Ahmed1, Melkamu Alemu2, Yordanos Tekle3
Lecturers in Haramaya University, Ethiopia
Corresponding Author: Anwar Ahmed
ABSTRACT
This study examined the effectiveness of postgraduate diploma in teaching (PGDT) program graduates in utilizing various Continuous Assessment (CA) techniques to assess their students learning. Survey research design that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative data types was employed. The participants of the study comprised 261 teachers, 21 principals & supervisors each which were selected using stratified, purposive and available sampling techniques respectively. Questionnaire, key informant interview and document analysis were the data collecting tools. The finding of the study disclosed that, PGDT graduates were somewhat effective in utilizing various assessment techniques as the overall observed mean score of the respondents was 2.34 which is slightly above the expected mean value (2.0). Moreover, it was found out that, final exam (mean=3.5), group work, home work and paper-pencil test (mean=2.9 each) and classroom participation (mean=2.5) were the most repeatedly utilized techniques of CA. Furthermore, the association between teaching experience of PGDT graduate and their level of utilizing different assessment techniques was not significant (r = 0.09, p=0.17 which is >0.05). T-test value t(256) =1.42, p=0.16 > 0.05) indicated that, there was no significant mean difference between male and female PGDT graduate in utilizing CA techniques to assess their students learning. Therefore, the researcher suggested that, PGDT graduates need to include various CA strategies in their lesson plan and implement them as per their plan.
Key words: Continuous assessment; Effectiveness; Graduates; PGDT;
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