Module III methods/Strategies of Teaching History
Disadvantages of Observation
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EDU 760 History Methods
3.3.2 Disadvantages of Observation
Some critics have the following against observation method of evaluation in history. It is time consuming and energy sapping. In some cases it may involve financial cost. The person being observed may not give honest response especially if he/she gets to discover the same. There is the tendency for the observer to become bias in his reporting of observed behaviour. 3.4 Self-Assessment Exercise (i) As a history teacher, construct two questions in history with a marking guide. (ii) On your own add two more advantages and disadvantages of observation method of evaluation in history. 74 4.0 Conclusion Teacher -made test is a very important tool in the hands of the History teacher. The History teacher does the teaching and so he/she is in a better position to evaluate the learners via his test. In doing this, the teacher has to consider the topics taught and the aspects of the topic emphasized in his teaching. There is also the need to evaluate through observation to cater for the affective domain of educational objectives. 5.0 Summary In this Unit, we have been able to examine two more techniques of evaluation in History. There are some techniques not discussed in this course material because of time and the degree of their importance to a History teacher. This Unit brings us to the end of this course material. Stay back, read well and enjoy your study period. 6.0 Tutor Marked Assignment Select a topic in history taught and develop two questions. 7.0 References/Further Readings Baiyelo, T. D. (1992). Critical review of models in curriculum evaluations. In K. A. Adegoke & D. Ajeyalemi (Eds.). Fundamentals of Curriculum Theory and Practice. Nigeria: UNILAG Press. Baiyelo, T. D. (1993). Curriculum evaluation. In U.M.O. Ivowi (ed.). Curriculum development in Nigeria. Ibadan: Sam Bookman. Gronlund, N. E. (1981). Measurement and evaluation in teaching (4th ed.). London: Collier Macmillan. Kyriacou, C. (1986). Effective teaching in schools. Oxford: Basil Black Well Ltd. Vernon, P. E. (1962). Personality tests and assessments. London: Methuen. Download 488.85 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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