Alternative Assessment Approaches in Primary English Language Classrooms

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  • Pratistha Shrestha Kathmandu University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v18i1-2.10337

Keywords:

Alternative assessment, Traditional assessment, Performance assessment approach, Peer assessment, Self-assessment

Abstract

In recent years, the philosophy and implementation of alternative assessment in primary classrooms have become the center of discussion and debate in the educational sector among scholars, educators, and stakeholders in many countries including Nepal. This paper presents a study on the alternative assessment practices in primary English language classrooms based on a qualitative approach. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of alternative assessment, the paradigm shift from traditional assessment to alternative assessment, and some insights on the practices of alternative assessment prevalent in the selected private schools in Kathmandu valley along with teachers’ perceptions and challenges.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v18i1-2.10337

Journal of NELTA, Vol 18 No. 1-2, December 2013; 148-163

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Author Biography

Pratistha Shrestha, Kathmandu University

Pratistha Shrestha, holds a Master’s degree in English language teaching from the Kathmandu University. She has worked in a variety of schools both private and public schools as an English language teacher and teacher educator. As a life member of NELTA, Pratistha has volunteered to conduct workshops for English language teachers. Her areas of interest include teacher development, literature and literacy.

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Published

2014-05-02

How to Cite

Shrestha, P. (2014). Alternative Assessment Approaches in Primary English Language Classrooms. Journal of NELTA, 18(1-2), 148–163. https://doi.org/10.3126/nelta.v18i1-2.10337

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1-2 (2013)

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Articles

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