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Preservice Economics Teachers Perception And Attitude Towards The Use Of Computer-based Test For Assessment
[A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN]
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In measuring hypothetical behavioural intentions, the problem becomes even more abstract and difficult for respondents and there is wide discussion whether there should be reliance on non-committal one moment measurements. According to commonly accepted knowledge on attitudes Shelley, Peplau, and Taylor (1994) expect attitudes towards internet and computer to be cognitively complex and evaluative simple. Especially when people do not know exactly what the internet is all about, they may have some basic feelings (good/bad) about it without many supporting cognitions. Although there should be some kind of coherence between the three attitude components, we also know that the relationship between them can be rather complex. Attitudes can influence behaviour, but we also infer our attitudes from our behaviour.
The interaction with a computer in the studies has enhanced the motivation of the students and this could have compensated for their performance. Based on this background, this study will therefore examine the perception and attitude of pre-service Economics teachers’ towards the use of CBT for assessment in University of Ilorin.
Statement of the Problem
The new technologies like computer do not replace traditional processes of test but they do extend the possibilities of good test mode, communication and perception (Wang, 2002; Wood, 2004). The use of computer for test has created a chance for the comparison between paper-based and computer-based tests (Franklin & Peat, 2002). McFadden, Marsh, and Price (2001) conclude that computer can be a distraction from the test-taking process. Survey conducted by Karadeneiz (2009) shows that students did not prefer paper-based test due to the delay in the general feedback of such test. Since 2011, Computer-based test has been put into use in the Belgian Department of defence, to erase the use of paper- based tests which initially was used.
Parshall, Spray, Kalohn, and Davey (2002) observe that the disadvantages of computer-based test lead many studies to suggest systematic studies to check equivalence and comparability of paper-based test and computer-based test. Alderson, (2000) posit that students need some degree of computer literacy in order to avoid the mode effect on computer-based test. Johnson and Green (2004) assert that the usages of the potentials of computer-based test need to match the levels of validity and reliability of the paper-based test. Comparability of paper-based test and computer- based test by K-12 researches generally reveal that paper and computer version of multiple choice tests are comparable across grades and academic subjects (Paek 2005, Wang Jiao, Young, Brooks &Oslon, 2008).
Majority of assessment taking place in schools is pen-and-paper based (Cowan & Morrison, 2001). Most of the researches carried out on paper-based test and computer-based test are majorly on the comparability of paper-based test and computer- based; students’ perception of paper-based test and computer-based test; evolution of computer based test lab (Moskal, Caldwell, and Ellis, 2009,Harmes, 1999). Demirci (2006) opines that University Students' Perceptions of Web-based vs. Paper-based Homework in a General Physics Course reveal that there was no statistically significant difference in the means for web-based individual homework and grouped paper- based homework system with respect to physics-1 grade point average scores.
Olubiyi(2010) carried out a research on perception of learners on electronic examinations in open and distance learning institutions: a case study of national Open University of Nigeria, he gathers that the difference in students’ perception lies in reduction of examination malpractice, wide coverage of the scheme of work, students’ academic performance, age factor to the use of IT, and inadequate facilities. Hence, gender differences in paper-based and computer-based test perception are inconclusive.
However, perceptions and attitude of students on computer-based tests are different in most of the studies known to the researcher. Owing to the fact that some Universities in Nigeria has commenced with the use of computer-based test some years before others started, there is a need to determine the perceptions and attitude of pre service economics teachers in the university of Ilorin in terms of usefulness and ease of use of CBT by surveying the perceptions and attitude of pre service economics teachers in the university of Ilorin.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACT COMING SOON ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]APPENDIXUNIVERSITY OF ILORINFACULTY OF EDUCATIONINSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONQUESTIONNAIRE ON PRESERVICE ECONOMICS TEACHERS PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE USE OF COMPUTER-BASED TEST FOR ASSESSMENT IN UNIVERSITY OF ILORINDear Respondent,The objective of this questionnaire is to elicit information on Pre-service economics teachers perception and attitude towards the use of computer-based test for assessment in university of Ilorin. The information provided will be treated as strictly confidential an ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 8 ]The use of computer-based examinations combines advantages with respect to content (integration of other media, favourable presentation of pictures, and possibility of other examination formats) with rapid data analysis. This promises higher efficiency with respect to implementation and evaluation (Hochlehnert, Brass, Moeltner and Juenger, 2011). Computer experience is a major factor in explaining the difference between students’ performance on computer-based tests (Lee, 1986). Boo (1997) ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]The research instrument wasvalidated by the researcher’s supervisor and
three lecturers from the Department of Social Science Education,
University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The face and contents validation of the
instrument was done to ensure that items in the questionnaire are
appropriate and suitable to assess exactly what it is meant for. The
reliability of the instrument was determined by administrating the
instrument on 10 randomly selected pre-service teachers from Social
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CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 5 ]Summary of FindingThe following finding findings were derived from the study through research questions;1. Pre service Economics teachers’ perceived CBT to be usefulness for assessment in University of Ilorin.2. Pre service Economics teachers’ perceived CBT to be easy to use for assessment in University of Ilorin3. The attitude of Pre service Economics teachers’ towards the use of CBT for assessment in University of Ilorin is not positive. ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]ConclusionIn light of this, the study discovered that though CBT is usefulness and easy to use but students still have a negative attitude towards it due to factors like anxiety and computer competency.RecommendationsBased on the findings and conclusions, the following recommendations were made:1. Nigerian universities should improve the efficiency of computer-based test to increase its credibility.2. Lecturer sand students should be encouraged on the use of computer- based test irre ... Continue reading---
