Abstract
<p class="0tablecaption"> Computer based Technology (CBT) assessment is a new practice in the conduct of examinations in Nigeria but it has its problems. Many societies have accepted information technology as the way the world is moving, therefore this study aimed at investigating Lecturers perception of innovative computer based assessment format in a Nigerian College of Education. Participants included 200 lecturers, 120 male and 80 female. The age range was between 30 and 64 years. They were randomly selected purposively from five schools in a college of Education in Nigeria. The design adopted was a cross-stage mixed-model design. Oral interview, structured questionnaire and focus group discussions were used to collect data. Measured accessibility variable showed that 98% of lecturers have access to computer. However results on the knowledge requirements and usage variable revealed that many lecturers do not have adequate ability level in the use of computer especially the chief lecturers and older lecturers. The most challenging aspect of CBT assessment was found to be the Authoring Manager in transporting the questions to Qpack. The findings of this study has implications for E-Counselling and attitudinal change. Most Nigerian lecturers’ ability in the usage of computer is very low even though most of them have access to computers. This could be linked to their attitude and perception towards the innovative CBT assessment which is that it is not necessary and should be discouraged. This calls for E-Counselling with emphasis on CBT assessment for optimal service delivery and international best practices in Nigerian higher institutions.</p>
Highlights
Instructional materials to effect teaching and learning
Computer-based technology (CBT) assessment is a new practice in the conduct of examinations and tests in Nigeria but it has its problems, it is the use of computers to administer tests and examinations in which student’s responses are electronically recorded and assessed
Despite the advantages embedded with the use of CBT and information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching and learning, and the introduction by higher institutions in Nigeria, it is still not well-accepted by some Nigerian lecturers
Summary
Instructional materials to effect teaching and learning. In recent times, information and communication technology (ICT) through e-learning has made education more flexible. [4] A computer-based test application was developed where tests in multiple choice formats could be taken online and graded immediately These studies showed that CBT could help lecturers, instructors, teachers and others make examinations an easy and less cumbersome task. To fully implement CBT assessment for students in the higher institutions, there is a need to get the lecturers who are the facilitators of learning involved and equipped with the necessary skills and attitudes needed for the process of the new innovative CBT assessment To this end, the present study is aimed at investigating lecturers work stories in accessibility, ability and usage of computers for CBT assessment in a Nigerian higher institution and its implication for e-counselling.
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