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http://dx.doi.org/10.14697/jkase.2020.40.3.291

An Exploration of the Associations between the Features of Science Performance Assessments and PCK during High School Integrated Science Lessons  

Kang, Nam-Hwa (Korea National University of Education)
Kim, Minji (Gunsan High School)
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Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education / v.40, no.3, 2020 , pp. 291-305 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine whether and how the features of performance assessments implemented during integrated science classes are related to teachers' PCK. We observed and video recorded four high school teachers' performance assessment practices, interviewed them, and surveyed their PCK. An analysis of the data shows that the teachers' performance assessment practices differed in terms of assessment of process, diagnosis of student learning progress, feedback, degree of classroom interactions, and use of assessment criteria. In particular, the opportunities for students to participate in assessment actively and use of assessment for learning varied across teachers. Also, relational patterns among science teaching orientations, PCK and performance assessment practices were found. When a teacher aimed at teaching for both academic learning and scientific literacy, sophisticated PCK was shown and assessment practices were complex accordingly. When scientific literacy was emphasized PCK highlighted experiential learning and assessments were not clearly distinguished from learning activities. In contrast, when academic achievement was emphasized traditional teaching strategies and assessments were highlighted. Based on these findings a number of topics for professional development are suggested including strategies for students' active engagement in assessment, use and development of specific assessment criteria, strategies for assessing performance qualities, and intuitive assessment competency development. Further research topics are also suggested.
Keywords
Assessment competency; PCK; Performance assessment; Process-based assessment; Integrated science;
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