مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - The Situation of Social Studies Teachers’ Using of Process-Oriented Assessment and Evaluation Instruments: A Sample of Istanbul

Abstract :

This study aimed to investigate the situation of using process-oriented assessment and evaluation instruments used by the social studies teachers. To do this, survey which is one of the quantitive research approach was used. The sample of the study was 270 social studies teachers who were selected from 155 primary schools with convenience sampling strategy. The data obtained through the survey were interpreted using frequency, percentage and bivariate chi square (χ2) test. As a result of research were found significant association in the use of seniority rubrics, checklists, an attitude scale, dump map; in the use of the type of graduated institution, project and rubrics; in the use of project, rubrics and observation form and dumb map in- service training. Otherwise it was observed that performance and projects which were process-oriented assessment; structured grid, diagnostic branched tree technique, attitude scales and peer assessment which were process- oriented assessment instruments were also rarely used. It was concluded that teachers didn’t know these tools enough.On the other hand, social studies teacher expressed some reasons such as lack of time, crowded class. In this point it should be recommended to organize practical in-service training seminars with small groups to teachers and to teach a practical use of these tools in education faculties.