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ERIC Number: EJ619905
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1028-4435
Investigating the Views of Teachers on Assessment of English Language Learning in the Singapore Education System.
Pelly, Christine Parimala; Allison, Desmond
Hong Kong Journal of Applied Linguistics, v5 n1 p81-106 Oct 2000
Explores primary school teachers' perspectives on assessment in English in Singapore and discusses the impact of assessment on the importance of research into teachers' views on curriculum and assessment issues. Participants completed questionnaires and participated in semi-structured interviews. Findings indicate teachers are strongly aware of the prevailing examination culture and see the need for other kinds of assessment. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Interviews, Language Tests, Questionnaires, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Student Evaluation, Teacher Attitudes, Testing
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Singapore
Note: Special issue: Assessment in Chinese Contexts.