Student Assessment Process Research Articles

Improving teachers' capabilities in preparation of Merdeka Curriculum intracurricular learning assessment

The implementation of the Merdeka curriculum (IKM) is inseparable from the student assessment process in learning. Teachers are expected not only to be able to plan and carry out learning, but also to be able to conduct assessments to see the achievement of learning objectives. Teachers who are less optimal in assessing the achievement of learning goals for each student will have a fatal impact on early childhood growth and development. Based on this urgency, the purpose of this activity is that RA teachers have the ability to prepare intracurricular learning assessments on the Merdeka curriculum. The community service method used is the Community Based Research (CBR) method with tools using the Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) technique. Community service activities were carried out by involving Raudhatul Atfhal teachers of DAU District, stakeholders, and a team of experts as resource persons. The results of the activity showed that there was an improvement in the ability of RA teachers in the preparation of intracurricular assessments with an average of 4.0 indicators or in the very good category. The highest average was seen in the teacher's understanding that the summative assessment was used to determine the achievement of child development of 4.5 or as many as 65 participants (100 percent) stated that they strongly agreed and agreed with the statement. On the other hand, the lowest average (3.5) or as many as 28 participants (43.1 percent) teachers have the understanding that the assessment is used to see children's graduation.

Elementary School Teachers’ Dispositions about the Assessment of Students

The study aim was to assess teachers’ dispositions towards student assessment based on national standards. National Standards for teachers’ professional development were developed under the Federal Ministry of Education; Government of Pakistan in 2009. For this end, interviews with 32 teachers working in elementary schools were conducted. It was observed that most of the teachers have different valuable viewpoints regarding the process of student assessment. However, this study explored that mostly teachers were involved in administering the verbal assessment and on paper assessment, and practical tasks, i.e., debates, demonstrations, individual as well as group activities effectively. The study further also revealed that teachers gave the same attention to all students and showed nothing likes or dislikes during assessment. The rubrics and answer keys were prepared in advance by teachers to ensure the accuracy of the results. Besides this, student learning outcomes, fairness and objectivity in assessment, etc. were assessed to authenticate the quality of education in the region. The given study also added the recommendations.

Automation of student evaluation process through online educational platforms

In the increasingly digital age, students’ education and assessment have undergone significant transformations, and online educational platforms have become an essential tool in this process. The purpose of this article is to explore and highlight the crucial role these platforms play in optimizing the assessment process in higher education institutions.In the year 2020, the world of education has been challenged by the global pandemic of COVID-19, causing educational institutions to rapidly reconfigure teaching and assessment strategies. With the suspension of traditional courses, institutions have been forced to adopt distance teaching and assessment methods. In this context, the development and use of online learning platforms have become essential to ensure the continuity of the educational process. Focusing on universities, this article proposes to highlight the crucial importance of online educational platforms in optimizing students’ assessment. The goal is to develop a university platform that facilitates both the student evaluation process and effective communication between students and teachers. Thus, this article aims to explore in depth how online educational platforms can influence and improve the process of student assessment in universities. This paper brings to the fore the essential role that technology plays in educating future generations and preparing them for the challenges of a world in continuous transformation. We present our proposed platform that can be used to evaluate the students in automatically way.

How Application Ease The Assessment Process in EFL Classroom

The learning process carried out in Indonesia is still dominated by large classes. It contains more than 20 students. This situation sometimes makes it difficult for teachers to conduct assessments because assessing and evaluating each student takes much time. Nowadays, the assessment process is quite diverse; teachers do not only do paper-based tests but can use application assistance. This study aims to see how well the Pintar Apps help teachers conduct student assessments. The method used in this study is qualitative, with instruments in the form of class observations and interviews. The subjects were 15 and 3 English teachers students of SMP Negeri 2 Tayu. The study results revealed that the application helps the student assessment process faster and more accurately. The teacher does not need to check the results of student answers one by one because the system automatically checks them. Pintar Apps as the student assessment application are beneficial for teachers in managing assessment activities in class. Furthermore, Pintar Apps even helps teachers administer the students who have used this application, and there is a list of them for all activities when using this application.

Lecturers’ attitude towards the use of e-learning tools in higher education: A case of Portugal

Abstract This study aims to assess the lecturers’ opinions about the use of e-learning tools to support distance and blended learning in higher education in Portugal, evidently reinforced by the COVID-19 pandemic. This research was based on a qualitative methodology, specifically, a focus group with professors from five higher education institutions from different geographical areas in Portugal. The obtained results were analysed along four main dimensions: (1) the level of knowledge of e-learning tools, (2) the reasons for using or (3) not using them, and, finally, (4) the opinion of lecturers on the student assessment process using these tools. The results showed that in addition to the concerns with smooth running classes and the appropriate delivery of the syllabus, the lecturers considered the transition to the e-learning context to have been easy. They noted a high level of literacy in the used tools, believed in the continued use of e-learning in the post-pandemic context, indicated several advantages for those involved in the e-learning context and a majority of limitations related to the time required for the adoption of more tools; and, finally, underlined the student assessment issue, which was pointed out as the most sensitive topic in the whole e-learning context. The study informed on the lecturers’ perspective on e-learning and the used tools and provided insight into their perceived usefulness and benefits for lecturers and students. An especially strong concern was verified on the part of lecturers to optimise e-learning tools to provide better knowledge delivery to students.

SISTEM INFORMASI PRAKTEK KERJA INDUSTRI BERBASIS WEB DI SMKN 1 CIKANDE

In the Industrial Job Training system that is currently running in SMK, there are still obstacles such as the registration process, filling out journal books and the student assessment process for Industrial Work Practices. With a web-based industrial work practice information system can provide information about industrial work practice programs online. This system has advantages in terms of speed of presentation of the resulting information, in addition to being web-based, this system can be accessed at an unspecified time and place. The purpose of this study is to design an administrative information system that can provide information related to the process of industrial work practices at SMKN 1 Cikande. By using a website and the PHP programming language, this information system can be used anytime and anywhere. The Waterfall method is a method that implements design by working with users. By using the Waterfall Method, the system can be designed according to the needs and desires of the user. The design results show that the system can record the registration process and ongoing industrial work practice guidance, both to students and supervisors who use it. This design is very useful for the administration and vice principal in providing information and integrating the results of industrial work practices at SMKN 1 Cikande.

Emociones, sentimientos y creencias de los docentes en el nivel medio superior al enfrentarse en el proceso de evaluación de sus alumnos.

Resumen
 Analizar el proceso de evaluación, es trabajar con un objeto complejo que puede ser observado en diferentes dimensiones. Los niveles de análisis a considerar pueden ser macro o microsociales. En el nivel macro se tiene como objetivo mostrar la calidad de la educación nacional y se basa en pruebas estandarizadas; se tiene por ejemplo las políticas públicas encaminadas a mejorar la educación. En un nivel micro tenemos a las instituciones, docentes y alumnos; inmersos en la práctica de evaluación (véase, Fasce, 2006).
 El objetivo de esta investigación es de carácter microsocial, ya que se analizará la parte afectiva a la que se enfrenta el docente durante el proceso de evaluación de los alumnos, se considerarán tres factores principales en este proceso de interrelación: emociones, sentimientos y creencias.

MGA Kwento NG Guro At Kwentong Mag-Aaral: Student Assessment Processes, Challenges And Solutions In The New Normal Setup Leading To Quality Assurance Inputs

<p>This qualitative research study used narrative approach to retell the narratives of twelve (12) high school teachers on the processes, challenges, and solutions of student assessment. The investigation identifies that teachers assess the students by utilizing modules and other activities as alternatives of face-to-face instruction and assessment, using rubrics and providing feedbacks, utilizing online platforms, and involving parents. The participants also encountered challenges such as academic dishonesty, students’ attitude towards learning tasks, and lack of ICT resources. These are solved by communicating with parents, feedbacking, and alternatives means of distributing learning tasks. The findings provide insights specifically for teachers who struggle in assessing student learning in the New Normal Setup and who aim to use distance learning even in the post-pandemic class setting; and contribute inputs to quality assurance in education, considering the pandemic-impacted educational landscape.</p>

Practitioners’ Opinions on Student Assessment Process in Distance Education in the Context of Educational Technologies

The aim of this study is to reveal the views of the practitioners regarding the measurement and evaluation sub-system of distance education applications in higher education. 11 faculty members working at Akdeniz University, determined with an easily accessible sampling of purposeful sampling methods, participated in this study in which qualitative research method was used. The research is in case study design, one of the qualitative research designs. Therefore, to collect data, a semi-structured interview form was prepared and an interview technique was used in the study. The data were analyzed by the content analysis technique. All the data obtained in the study were coded. Various themes and sub-themes suitable for these themes were determined by the purpose of the research, percentages and frequencies related to the sub-themes were calculated. When the findings are evaluated in the context of education management and the use of educational technologies, it was observed that the problems encountered in measurement and evaluation system in distance education in higher education are the lack of technological infrastructure, the safety of exams, failure to provide equal opportunities. As a result, opinions about an effective measurement and evaluation system have been put forward by the practitioners.

COVimpact: pandemia COVID-19 nos estudantes do ensino superior da saúde

Enquadramento: no contexto de emergência de saúde pública internacional por SARS-CoV-2, a suspensão das atividades letivas presenciais criou uma disrupção ao regular funcionamento das instituições de ensino superior com impacte na comunidade académica. Objetivo: avaliar o impacte da pandemia COVID-19 no percurso académico e de vida dos estudantes e sua satisfação com as medidas adotadas. Metodologia: estudo descritivo, exploratório. Recolha de dados por questionário online, com questões centradas nas condições para o ensino à distância, nas vivências dos estudantes e no impacte e satisfação com o Plano de Contingência. A amostra não probabilística e de conveniência. Análise estatística dos dados de acordo com a natureza das variáveis. Resultados: participaram 264 estudantes com idade média de 28,2±10,2 anos. No geral, referem muito boas condições em casa para concretização do ensino à distância (X=4,4±0,67,2−5). A maioria (79,2%, n=209) refere ter participado nas atividades não presenciais após a ativação do Plano de Contingência. Da análise do impacte verificam-se níveis de adequação muito elevados das plataformas educativas. Constata-se também, uma elevada satisfação com a informação fornecida. Conclusão: as medidas adotadas foram adequadas tendo contribuído para reduzir o impacte do COVID-19 no processo de ensino, aprendizagem e avaliação dos estudantes.

Pengujian Black Box pada Perangkat Lunak Sistem Penilaian Mahasiswa Menggunakan Teknik Boundary Value Analysis

With this student assessment application, if there is an error in the program, there will be losses for students and universities. The loss that is in the natural student, if this application has an error (trouble) then the student assessment process will be delayed and difficult in the calculation of the value of students and students will be late in obtaining the value. The losses are in the natural universities where students want a quick assessment process but the university cannot calculate quickly and precisely. Method used in this application use black box method with boundary value analysis technique. The boundary value analysis technique measures application's assessment if there is an error when entering data that will be tested in the field to determine the value has been valid or no more errors will be stored in the database. The test is done on the Student assessment form by measuring the upper limit value and lower limit value through several predefined stages for each of the columns in the form. Test results can be input to improve the application. The results of this test can provide reference to the quality testing of the student assessment application by analyzing the functionality of the programs that have been made in accordance with the results expected

Robotic system education for young children by collaborative‐project‐based learning

AbstractThis paper presents the fusion of project‐based learning (PBL) and collaborative learning (CL) cohesively, coordinated with sensors and Bluetooth advancements, open‐source programming, and open‐source equipment devices, in a specific microcontroller and installed frameworks designing apply autonomy course for the elementary learners. The major purpose of this study is to evaluate the significance of integrating PBL and CL. The course creates capacities and abilities in critical thinking, problem‐solving, independent learning, collaboration, and specialized technical information. Since PBL alone does not guarantee profoundly talented cooperation, it was supplemented with CL. This structure coordinated course substance and understudy pragmatic accomplishment in a reenacted learning environment. The understudies built a line following and Bluetooth‐controlled robots by actualizing control programming on the “Arduino” open‐source platform, just as utilizing remote interchanges as Arduino offers an instinctive advancement condition and different equipment and programming resources that permit quick improvement of microcontroller‐based ventures. The basic findings of this study work reveal that teaching, learning, and student assessment processes can be improved by using PBL when integrated with CL. The research successfully extends onto another group of learners for preparing similar gadgets under different timelines. In addition, this paper also discusses upon the problem identification, selection of the equipment, circuit design, hardware mounting, and critical analysis of the results acquired from the course through the personal learning experience of the teachers as well as in the form of feedback from the two groups of young learners.

Pedagogical aspects concerning the student assessment process

Pedagogical aspects concerning the student assessment process

IMPLEMENTATION OF DISCOVERY LEARNING MODEL IN SCIENCES LEARNING AT MIN 1 BANTUL AND SDIT BAIK BANTUL


 Many findings of learning are still less varied, the learning process has a tendency on certain methods (conventional), and do not pay attention to the level of students' understanding of the information submitted. Learners are less active in the learning process, students listen and write more. Therefore, the scientific approach brings out learning centered on the learner. And it can be collaborated with Discovery Learning model. This study aims to find out how the implementation of Discovery Learning model in science learning, as well as supporting factors and inhibiting the process of science learning with the Discovery Learning model. The results of this study indicate that: the implementation of Discovery Learning model in science learning in class V MIN 1 Bantul and SDIT BAIK Bantul shows that overall teachers have implemented the learning steps of Discovery Learning model (a) stimulation, teachers stimulate learners by giving a (b) problem statement, the teacher gives the picture and the learner identifies the problem contained in the picture, (c) the data collection, the learners are given experience looking for alternative troubleshooting, (d) data processing, training the learners to try and explore the ability. And last (e) verification and generalitation, learners discuss and communicate the results of the discussion in front of the class. While the supporting and inhibiting factors; Supporting factors (1) teachers' patience, (2) interesting learning packaging, (3) available learning media that complied, (4) good communication, (5) high learning motivation of learners. While the inhibiting factors, (1) the process of student assessment, (2) attitudes of students who are too active, (3) characteristics of different students.

Exploring the influence of feedback given by people with lived experience of mental distress on learning for preregistration mental health students.

WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: The involvement of those with lived experience is broadly understood to be beneficial to student learning. The consequence of the process and implications for learning are predominantly unexplored. WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: The paper explores an innovative co-produced model of involving people with lived experience in the assessment process of mental health nursing students. This method of assessment enables students to further critically analyze the application of humanistic skills and theories of person-centred care. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: The involvement of people with lived experience in the assessment process of students promotes self-awareness and empathy. It is questionable if learning which is potentially troublesome should act as a form of academic assessment which is exposed to the external judgement of another and awarded a credit-bearing grade. ABSTRACT: Introduction Despite a positive and established perception of people with lived experience of mental distress contributing to the assessment of healthcare professionals, the consequence and implications for learning are predominantly unexplored. Aim To gain a greater understanding of the influence of feedback given by people with lived experience, in the role of formative assessor, on student learning. Method Qualitative analysis, underpinned by the theory threshold concepts, was conducted on the written reflective assessments, submitted by students, following engaging in an assessment with a lived experience assessor. Results Student learning was influenced positively by the involvement of lived experience assessors in relation to person-centred care. However, students reported the experience to be anxiety provoking due to the desire to seek external approval and conceal personal challenges. Discussion The results indicate that the feedback from those with lived experience promotes greater self-awareness and empathy amongst students. The perceived expectation to present a competent and professional performance acts as a barrier to authentic person-centred practice. Implications for practice It is questionable if learning which is potentially troublesome should act as a form of academic assessment, which is exposed to the external judgement of another and awarded a credit-bearing grade.

COEVALUACIÓN EN LA SUPERVISIÓN DE LA FORMACIÓN PROFESIONAL. EL INSPECTOR COMO IMPULSOR DE UN PROCESO GENERATIVO DE INNOVACIÓN

The General Plan of Action and Training Inspectorate course Education for 2015-2016, approved by Resolution 15/10/2015, by the Deputy Ministry of Education, Universities and Research of Castilla-La Mancha, establishes several priority actions, among which it is the Monitoring student assessment process coursing teachings of Vocational Training in Castilla-La Mancha. In parallel to this performance inspection and in collaboration with the Department of Electricity of a Secondary School in the province of Albacete, the inspector poses an evaluative innovation center focused on an internal process of evaluation of teaching practice.

An Embedded Systems Course for Engineering Students Using Open-Source Platforms in Wireless Scenarios

This paper presents a case study analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of using project-based learning (PBL) combined with collaborative learning (CL) and industry best practices, integrated with information communication technologies, open-source software, and open-source hardware tools, in a specialized microcontroller and embedded systems engineering Master's course. In addition to addressing industry requirements in both contents and methodology, the course develops capabilities and competencies in problem solving, independent learning, teamwork, and technical knowledge. Since PBL methodology alone does not ensure teamwork, it was complemented with CL. Design review meetings (as described in IEC 61160), deliverables, and organizational resources were also introduced to mirror industry demands. This structure integrated course content and student academic achievement in a simulated industrial environment. The course had students build a modular management system for home appliances, implementing control software on the “Arduino” open-source platform, as well as using wireless communications. The results show that teaching, learning, and student assessment processes can be improved by using PBL with CL. In addition, the introduction of industry practices, such us peer review meetings, brings academia closer to a real-world context.

Reading Habits Among sample of Hawler Medical College Students in Erbil

Background and objectives: Acquiring knowledge through reading is crucial for learning process to improve the teaching methods. Aim of study is to know level of reading habits, how to access books and causes of decline in reading in addition to subjects of interest for reading. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study was carried among a random sample of Hawler College of medicine in Erbil City from 22nd of January to 25th of February 2015, including 200 students from third and fourth stage using a self-administered ques- tionnaires. Data entered to OpenEpi version 2.3 and chi-square was used to test significant association at p≤0.05. Results: Among those 200, 106 (53%) were males, 177(91%) with medium socioeconomic state. One hundred fifteen students read in their spare time, 43% read more than 1hour/day, 43% read in Kurdish language, 42% prefer print books to be read at home, 37% get information of reading materials from book store, 67students (50%) would like to read medical books followed by religious books 56(49%) with gender difference which is highly significant (p<0.001). Half of total participants (50%) said that there is decline in reading habits and the major cause was lack of interest of reading followed by television. The main inspira- tion for reading was self-interest followed by parent’s encouragement. Conclusions: It is important to create an atmosphere comfortable to reading at home, educational institutions and libraries. Again, faculty staffs should engage students in several assignments and presentations and these should form a greater part of the assessment process of students.

Percepções e Sentimentos de Professores de Medicina frente à Avaliação dos Estudantes – um Processo Solitário

Introdução O processo de avaliação formativa nas escolas médicas envolve o professor na observação direta do desempenho do estudante. Esta avaliação gera desconforto e angústia para alguns professores, na tentativa de serem justos e imparciais. Este trabalho tem por objetivos identificar as dificuldades na avaliação dos estudantes de Medicina, conhecer os sentimentos, conceitos e crenças dos professores frente ao processo e identificar os fatores que dificultam e facilitam esta avaliação. Método Foram conduzidos três Grupos Focais com professores do Departamento de Pediatria da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais estratificados por tempo de docência e classificados quanto a gênero, titulação e categoria funcional. As reuniões tiveram uma moderadora auxiliada pelo pesquisador, duraram entre 90 e 120 minutos e terminaram quando ocorreu a saturação do tema. Toda a discussão foi transcrita e rendeu 118 páginas, que foram submetidas à análise de conteúdo. Resultados O discurso foi categorizado em cinco grandes temas: dificuldade da avaliação de habilidade clínica e atitudes; relação professor-aluno; sentimentos vivenciados pelos docentes durante a avaliação; fatores facilitadores; necessidade de mudanças. Conclusões Os docentes sentem falta de objetivos bem definidos e instrumentos avaliativos específicos. Reconhecem a necessidade de melhores conhecimentos pedagógicos e considera a avaliação formativa uma situação solitária, com pouco respaldo da instituição.

Environmental education model for the resistance reef and social-ecological system in Thousand Islands, Jakarta

The purpose of this study was to determine the environmental education model that fit the needs of the implementation of environmental education in the context of environmental sustainability and social and ecological systems of coral reefs in Kepulauan Seribu DKI Jakarta, and to develop learning tools that are relevant. The experiment was conducted in Pari Island, District of Kepulauan Seribu Selatan, Administrative District of Kepulauan Seribu, Jakarta Province. The study was conducted over 16 months, since the month of March to July in 2012, and continued in the month of February-December 2013.This study used a qualitative approach through the development of research methods. Characteristics of the study objectives include students' knowledge of environmental issues, strategies student action in the form of understanding and positive attitudes towards the environment. Samples were students in Grades IV Elementary School of Satu Atap in Pari Island, through purposive sampling technique. Based on the expert assessment, syllabus and teaching materials in this research is considered feasible. Validity of the research instruments is valid. Reliability of the instrument is based Cronsbach’s Alpha of 0.05 produces highly reliable data (instrument reliability of 0.951).The results showed that the condition of coral reefs is still relatively good. However, the presence of a growing population and increasing tourists feared further lead to damage and environmental pollution around the coast, especially the low education and environmental awareness of local residents. In the trials of teaching materials to small groups of students obtained the result that the readiness to accept an otherwise good lesson, but when students answer questions related to the subject matter teachers and the student activity was relatively still asking less. In trials to large groups, excellent student readiness, ability students are able to also excellent. This increase is compared to previous trials. Early material in the development process of teaching materials belonging to the same application with schools, do not have the characteristics of marine and coral reefs, so the student assessment process is only done with formative and summative tests. Later in the development process of teaching materials, in this research, in order to prioritize meaningful learning, which begins from the knowledge of the learners as well as guidance in developing and building a structure of ideas based on knowledge of students, thus encouraging students’ ability to interact socially as well as damage to not produce negative effects on the environment.