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Teaching Summative Assessment: A Curriculum Analysis of Pre-Service Language Teacher Education in Sweden and Finland.

Authors :
Yildirim, Ali
Oscarson, Anne Dragemark
Hilden, Raili
Fröjdendahl, Birgitta
Source :
Journal of Teacher Education. Mar2024, Vol. 75 Issue 2, p203-218. 16p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the curricular manifestation of summative assessment literacy in language pre-service teacher education at three universities in Sweden and Finland through multiple case studies. Data sources included program guidelines, course curricula, and study guides. A thematic approach was used to analyze the data based on a theoretical framework involving conceptual understandings, skills, and dispositions in summative assessment. The results indicate that all programs emphasize the basic assessment concepts such as validity and alignment and using assessment to inform teaching and learning. However, compared with formative assessment, summative assessment receives less attention in the curriculum. There are differences in addressing summative assessment through stand-alone and embedded courses and in the literacy areas covered. Implications for teacher education to address summative aspects of assessment in line with teachers' tasks in schools are offered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00224871
Volume :
75
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Teacher Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175871753
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/00224871231214799