Papers by Desalegn Chalchisa
Journal of international cooperation in education, 2014
The study explored the practices of assessing graduate students’ learning outcomes by instructors... more The study explored the practices of assessing graduate students’ learning outcomes by instructors of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Ethiopia. Survey method was employed in collecting data from 131 instructors, which were selected with stratified sampling. Questionnaire and interview were used as instruments for collecting data on the instructors’ practices of types and frequency of using assessment strategies, types of test items in practice and use of assessment for improving learning. The data from these three variables were analyzed in terms of demographic factors: bands or fi elds of study, instructors’ academic rank and experience in teaching in HEIs. The results showed that there were no signifi cant differences among instructors from different bands or field of study in the type and frequent use of assessment strategies, in their practice of different types of tests items and use of assessment results for improving learning. Also no significant mean differences were ...
The purpose of this study was to examine opportunities and challenges in practicing Continuous pr... more The purpose of this study was to examine opportunities and challenges in practicing Continuous professional Development (CPD) in selected schools in Addis Ababa City Administration. Questionnaire pilot tested in two primary schools was administered to 300 randomly selected primary school teachers in Addis Ababa. With regard to the variable “Teachers’ self-reflection”, male respondents tend to use self reflection techniques more than female respondents to improve their career development. The mean score for teachers teaching at the second cycle was found to be statistically higher than that of teachers working in the first cycle of primary education indicating that teachers in the second cycle tend to use peer discussion, self-assessment of one’s own daily routines, and use of portfolio more often than their counterparts teaching in the first cycle. The mentoring process stood as number one contributing factor for teacher professional development followed by action research and schoo...
Journal of international cooperation in education, 2009
Learning can be enhanced, among other conditions, through teachers’ effective design of their cla... more Learning can be enhanced, among other conditions, through teachers’ effective design of their classes by taking into consideration peer assessment and selfreflection. In order to introduce this notion and practice, a study that passes through five phases was conducted in three regions of Ethiopia: Addis Ababa, Amhara and Oromia involving eight primary schools. Phase one dealt with introducing the concept of peer and self-reflections in relation to enhancing active learning in primary schools. Thirty two professionals drawn from the three regions’ education bureaus, UNESCO, UNICEF and selected NGOs participated in the one day kickoff workshop organized to introduce peer assessment and selfreflections as a method for enhancing active learning in primary schools. The second phase covers developing a training manual on peer assessment and selfrefl ection for primary school teachers. The manual was prepared in English and translated into two local languages-Amharic and Afan Oromo. In the...
I E R Flambeau, 2004
Continuous assessment has become a critical component of educational reform in lower primary scho... more Continuous assessment has become a critical component of educational reform in lower primary schools. Policy makers and educationaladministrators often see continuous assessment as a measure of educational quality and accountability for students' performance. This studyis undertaken to clarify the concepts and benefits of continuous assessment and to help teachers develop continuous assessment tools for classroomuse. More specifically, an effort has been made to review the definition, principles, benefits, reasons, kinds, and tools of continuous assessment. Itis believed that the materials included in this paper are highly valuable for teachers and trainers dealing with continuous assessment in primaryschools.
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Papers by Desalegn Chalchisa