Philippine E-Journals

Personal Factors that Relate to the Assessment Practices of Science Teachers

Susan Salvador-janer

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This descriptive study aims to determine the personal factors that relate to the assessment practices of 23 science teachers. The respondents are purposively chosen among the teacher education institutions in the province of Sorsogon. Data are gathered through survey, interview, and documentary analysis and analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. Results show that most of the respondents are females, undesignated, with units in Master’s degree, have been in the service for more than four years and have attended trainings related to their field of specialization. Some respondents are fond of using the traditional paper-pencil tests while others are in to authentic assessment methods. The personal factors of the respondents considered in this study all positively relate to the assessment practices of the teachers. Hence, this study recommends, among others that teachers should continuously upgrade themselves by pursuing their graduate studies and attend trainings if possible to develop or enrich their existing knowledge on assessment; and enhance their know-how and creativity in innovating and crafting valid and effective assessment tools.