THE COMPARISON OF TRAINERS AND SELF ASSESSMENTS REGARDING PRESENTATION SKILLS OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS CANDIDATE

Dr. Hatice Kumandas
Artvin Coruh University
Dr. Omer Kutlu
Ankara University

Abstract

In this study, it is aimed to compare preschool teacher candidates deeply examining and presenting to class skills of a measuring device used in their field with self assessment and trainers’ evaluations. The study group is composed of 55 students, in 2009/2010 educational year, Ankara University, Educational Sciences Faculty, Preschool Teacher Programme, Grade 3. The data in research is collected with graded pointed key used in evaluating presenting skills. In the conclusion of research, it was seen that the average grade of preschool teacher candidates self assessment is considerably higher than those made by trainers. However, it is seen that the teacher candidates’ self assessment points whose academic success is higher is lower than those who have lower academic success. Consequently, it has been seen that teacher candidates gave more points to themselves than trainer and they did not evaluate their performance objectively. Furthermore, it has been seen that the students with more academic success consider themselves at a lower place than the place they aimed and the students with lower academic success perceive their performances better than they actually are. Along with these conclusions, it should be given priority to educational activities which will provide them to notice what teacher candidates can do and trainer should be encouraged to make peer assessment and self assessment studies.

Keywords

Self assessment, Presentation skill, Scoring rubric, Preschool teacher candidates.

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