ASSESSING THE APPLICATION OF ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING STRATEGIES IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS: CASE STUDY OF UNION SECONDARY SCHOOL, EHA-AMUFU, ENUGU STATE

Authors: Felicitas Ogonna Ejinkonye PhD, Angela Nkiruka Ogbonnia & Nneka Chinyere Ezeugo PhD

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the application of assessment for learning (AFL) strategies in Nigerian secondary school. It assessed the students’ and teachers’ perception on the application of AFL strategies. Two research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. All the SS1-SS3 students and all the teachers in the case study school constituted the population. A sample of 150 students and 30 teachers were derived through proportionate stratified random sampling technique. Two instruments were used to collect data from the respondents. The instruments were validated and also checked for reliability and reliability indices of 0.80 and 0.82 were obtained respectively using Cronbach’s Alpha reliability coefficient. Arithmetical mean was used to answer the research questions. Percentage was used to check extent of application of AFL strategies. Students’ response revealed 82% application while teachers’ response revealed 93% application of AFL strategies by teachers’. It was concluded that AFL strategies was substantially applied by teachers. It was recommended that training and workshops on assessment for learning strategies should be frequently organized for teachers such that they will be conversant with strategies for AFL and incorporate them in their daily teaching and learning activities.

Keywords: Assessment for learning, Strategies, Assessment, Application.

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