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HARNESSING THE NEW MODES OF LEARNING TEACHERS PERCEPTIONS AND CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT PRACTICES FOR STUDENTS OVERALL DEVELOPMENT AT UNDER GRADUATE LEVEL IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PAKISTAN

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-III).05      10.31703/grr.2019(IV-III).05      Published : Sep 2019

Harnessing the New Modes of Learning: Teachers' Perceptions and Classroom Assessment Practices for Students’ Over-all Development at Under Graduate Level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Abstract

    Currently, for improving students' learning, the focus is made solely on teaching strategies whereas assessment is practiced just for auditing and overlooks the improvement in students' learning. To this effect, a qualitative approach is executed to showcase teachers' perceptions regarding the use of classroom assessment practices for students' overall development. The sample of the study comprises 20 teachers, randomly selected, from five public sector universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Relevant data were collected through semi-structured interview schedules while analyzed by adopting thematic approach. Cultural sensitivity was ensured during data collection process. The results revealed that teachers strongly asserted the use of classroom assessment practices for students' overall development. Teachers' emphasized that there is a need to equip the students with life-essential skills as the more students participate in classroom assessment practices, the more they will be able to develop skills and perform effectively in a real-life situation.

    New modes of Learning, Classroom Assessment Practices, Students' Over-all Development, Teachers Perceptions, KP Universities, Pakistan

    (1) Shahzadi Seema
    PhD. Scholar,Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Amjad Reba
    Assistant Professor,Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Waqar Un Nisa Faizi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education,Islamia College Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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    APA : Seema, S., Reba, A., & Faizi, W. U. N. (2019). Harnessing the New Modes of Learning: Teachers' Perceptions and Classroom Assessment Practices for Students’ Over-all Development at Under Graduate Level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Global Regional Review, IV(III), 37-44. https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-III).05

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    CHICAGO : Seema, Shahzadi, Amjad Reba, and Waqar Un Nisa Faizi. 2019. "Harnessing the New Modes of Learning: Teachers' Perceptions and Classroom Assessment Practices for Students’ Over-all Development at Under Graduate Level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan." Global Regional Review, IV (III): 37-44 doi: 10.31703/grr.2019(IV-III).05

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    TURABIAN : Seema, Shahzadi, Amjad Reba, and Waqar Un Nisa Faizi. "Harnessing the New Modes of Learning: Teachers' Perceptions and Classroom Assessment Practices for Students’ Over-all Development at Under Graduate Level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan." Global Regional Review IV, no. III (2019): 37-44. https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2019(IV-III).05