Integrating Blended Assessment in Blended Learning in a Nigerian University

Abstract

Learning is assumed to have taken place only when a positive change in behaviour item of knowledge, skills and values occurred as a result of learners’ exposure to learning activities. The study, therefore, investigated the integration of blended assessment in blended learning in a Nigerian university. The study focused on the learning outcomes in blended learning using the Paper and Pencil Test, online assignment, Google classroom test and CBT test of undergraduates in EDU 212. The study adopted a repeated measure research design taught by five lecturers using face-to-face and google classroom interactions. One research hypothesis was postulated and tested using one-way ANOVA at a 0.05 level of significance. The population of the study was 45, 407 undergraduates of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria in the academic session 2018/2019. The target population comprised 10,908 undergraduates of the faculty of education. At 200 levels, 2,274 undergraduates registered for EDU 212 (Introduction to Educational Measurement and Evaluation). In the process, tests and end of the semester exams were administered to the students. Multiple-choice items were prepared based on the topics taught. Progressively, as the lectures continued, students were examined both offline and online. The finding of the study revealed a significant difference in blended assessment and favoured google classroom. It was concluded that blended assessment is an effective tool in enhancing better learning outcomes. There is, therefore, a need to have an effective, efficient, affordable and reliable Wi-Fi network in the university for blended assessment to be incorporated in teaching and learning.