Naslov
Implementing Assessment Methods in Primary State Schools

Autori
Jagrović, Nikola

Izvornik
Croatian Journal of Education = Hrvatski časopis za odgoj i obrazovanje (1848-5189) 21 (2019), 4; 1231-1261

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, prethodno priopćenje, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
alternative schools ; assessment and evaluation ; primary education, specific assessment methods ; state schools

Sažetak
The aim of the research was to compare the assessment methods of state schools and those of some alternative schools and examine the opinions and estimates of teachers on the possibility and need to implement assessment methods from some alternative schools into state schools. The purpose of the paper is to enhance existing assessment methods in state schools. The longitudinal research was carried out in five alternative schools and in state schools in the city of Zagreb. Triangulation methodology was applied. Seventeen participants were included in the qualitative phase of the research carried out in 2011 while the sample in the quantitative phase of the research in 2018 comprised 159 participants. The first phase collected data using the case study and interview, while a questionnaire – Assessment models and methods – was developed for the second phase. The research did not show significant differences in opinions between teachers regarding the same assessment methods seven years later. The results show that teachers in alternative schools give a more positive estimate of the possibility and need for implementation. The existing manner of assessment and evaluation in state schools should be modernized with alternative methods such as the yearly report, portfolio and Montessori materials.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Pedagogija

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