Alternative assessment in the preparation of literacy educators: Responses from students
Abstract
This study examined attitudes and concerns related to the use of alternative assessments in literacy education courses. A Likert-style twenty-item questionnaire was developed and administered first as a pilot to determine item quality and dimensionality. Three subscales were identified: Self-Evaluation, Peer Evaluation, and Instructor Modeling. The questionnaire was then administered to two sections of one literacy assessment course as pre- and post-course assessments. The results were significant for Self-Evaluation and Peer Evaluation. Results for Instructor Modeling did not reach significance but were generally positive in support of modeling alternative assessment in education classes. Qualitative analysis of respondent comments supported the statistical findings.
Reference
Allen, D. D., & Flippo, R. F. (2002). Alternative assessment in the preparation of literacy educators: Responses from students. Reading Psychology, 23, 15-26.
Journal
Reading Psychology
Analysis
Is this article part of a larger project or series of studies?
no
Does this study draw on a large, preexisting data set?
no
Research Approach
Geographic Setting
- Southwestern United States
Institutional Context
Certification Level
Programatic Focus
Research Location Context
- Literacy methods course
- University
Preservice Participants
- Graduate and undergraduate
Preservice Sample Size
29
Duration of Data Collection
Data Sources
Data Analysis Tools
- factor analysis
- Multivariate and univariate significance tests
Researcher Positionality
Research Questions
What impact does the use of alternative assessments have on student empowerment and confidence to self-evaluate and to evaluate the work of peers?
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Yes
What impact do students think alternative assessments will have on their learning in the course?
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Yes
What impact do students think alternative assessments will have on overall assessment practices and grades at their university?
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Yes