The Degree of Using Alternative Evaluation Strategies Among English Teachers in BaniKinana According to Some Demographic Variables

Abstract

This study aims at identifying the degree of using Alternative Evaluation (AE) strategies by English teachers in BaniKinana. It also aims at identifying the influence of English teachers' years of experience, scientific qualifications and their students' educational level on their use of AE strategies. To achieve this study, a questionnaire was designed as a tool for this study. The questionnaire consisted of 19 items measuring different AE strategies. The questionnaire validity and reliability were checked then. It was applied on a sample consisting of 50 male and female English teachers who have been selected randomly by a stratified way from the whole English teachers in the District of BaniKinana. The study results showed that not all AE strategies were frequently used. Pencil and paper strategy ranked the first level, followed by discussion strategy and lastly was the conferences strategy. The study also showed that there were statistically significant differences related to the degree of using AE strategies by English teachers due to the influence of students' educational stage, teachers' scientific qualifications and their years of experience. In the light of the results, the study recommended holding training courses and workshops for English teachers on the use of AE strategies at different educational stages, which can help them to share experiences and apply AE strategies accurately. The study also recommends conducting similar studies, including other curricula and other educational zones in Jordan.