ANALYSIS OF ASSESSMENT STANDARDS IN BUSINESS STUDIES: A CASE STUDY OF YANBU INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
Journal Title: Asian Journal of Management Sciences and Education - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
The Study analyzes the assessment systems practiced in the business studies in Yanbu Industrial College, based on the fundamental principles of assessment. It is based on a primary survey conducted among all the teaching staff of IMT Department during May 2013 using a structured questionnaire. The study reveals the need for improvement specifically the revitalization of reliability and inclusiveness in assessment along with academic integrity and authenticity. Teachers’ designation-wise response on assessment divulge that reliability and inclusiveness standards are comparatively neglected elements among instructors; whereas for Asst. Professors, academic integrity was reported to be a weak element in their assessment. Analysis of the influence of experience factor on assessment disclosed that young teachers are comparatively feeble in adopting inclusiveness and authenticity in their assessments. Teaching work load did not have much impact on the eminence of assessment, except reliability and inclusiveness as set standards. The study also highlights the significance of constructive alignment between learning outcomes, learning activities and assessment.
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Abdulmonem Alzalabani, Reji D. Nair
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