Exploration of the Use of Alternative Assessment Techniques in Teaching of English at Secondary Level

Abstract

The main objective of the study was to explore dominant assessment techniques, secondary school teachers use on regular basis in their English language classes. Quantitative cum Qualitative research design was used. 25 English language public secondary school teachers of Tehsil Gujrat (13 male and 12 female SSTs) were selected through random sampling technique. They were assigned to use alternative assessment techniques as per model developed by the researchers. They were handed over checklist to keep record of assessment techniques. At the end of term, the record of assessment techniques of all the teachers was collected with the checklist. Frequencies and percentages of checklist of all the teachers were calculated. Record of assessment techniques were also observed and analyzed thoroughly for qualitative results. The outcome of the study informed that in tehsil Gujrat, majority of the English language teachers are reluctant to use alternative assessment techniques in their classes. The researchers recommend that further research may be conducted to generalize the results of the study to the entire contents of the English language at secondary level. There may be changes in the annual board examination system to make it compatible with the modern assessment techniques.