Challenges of Teacher Educators in Assessment during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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assessment, challenges, COVID-19 pandemic, teacher educators
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic created a major outbreak in the education system. Classes were moved online preventing teachers and students from meeting face-to-face. The unprecedented COVID-19 incident resulted in a challenge in teaching and learning especially in assessment. This study was conducted to determine the experiences and challenges of teacher educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fifty teacher education faculty responded to the survey. Results showed that a variety of assessment tools was used by teachers to assess students' learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main challenges identified were academic dishonesty and poor internet connection. To minimize academic dishonesty, teachers administered online recitation, students were asked to document their performance task through video, teachers shuffled the online test question, students were requested to turn on the video while taking the online examination and there was a time limit in taking the online examination. Now that we are in the new normal, assessment of students will never be the same during the pandemic. It is recommended to administer face-to-face examinations and quizzes in the new normal. It is also recommended to have a contingency plan to be prepared when calamity strikes.
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