Authors : Gissela Honory Moshy; Dr. Adam Joseph Chidyau; Dr. Rev. Eugene Lyamtane

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24AUG647

Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate practicality of case study assessment practice in enhancing students’ English active learning in English subject in public secondary schools in Same district, Tanzania. The study was guided by Discovery learning theory. The study employed mixed methods approach whereby convergent research design was used to collect quantitative and qualitative data in one phase. Target population for this study included District Quality Assurance Officers, public Secondary School English language teachers, heads of language departments and form three students in public Secondary School in Same District. Stratified random and purposive sampling techniques were used to determine the study sample that consisted of 402 respondents. The study used questionnaires and interview guides in data collection. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics in form of percentages, frequencies and mean scores whereas qualitative data from the interview guides was analyzed thematically by transcribing information, coding them and generating themes according to the research questions. The researcher considered research ethics such as confidentiality and anonymity. The study found that teachers in public secondary schools in Same district use to a low extent flipped classroom in assessment processes. The study revealed that, project-based assessment practices are rarely used in public Secondary Schools in Same district. Thus, the study concluded that case studies assessment practices were used public Secondary Schools of Same district by small number of teachers. The study recommends the government should prioritize more on resources, and teacher training to improve case studies assessment practices, ensuring practicality and supporting schools in promoting student active learning.

Keywords : Practicality, Authentic Assessment, Case Studies, Assessment Practices

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