The effect of a training program based on modules in developing authentic assessment methods among human studies students at the College of Education, Sana’a University

Abstract

The study aimed to know the effect of the training program based on modules in developing authentic assessment methods among students of humanities at the Faculty of Education, Sana'a University. The quasi-experimental approach was used with a single-group design, and pre- and post-application. The study sample consisted of (22) female students from the humanities departments (social and Islamic studies), (9) female students in the social studies department (13) female students in the Islamic studies department who were selected intentionally. The study requirements included building an integrated training program consisting of (4) modules (performance-based assessment method, observation assessment, communication assessment, self-review assessment). The tool was a cognitive achievement test and a practical performance observation card. The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences between the average scores of the study sample in the pre- and post-application in both the achievement test and the observation card in favor of the post-application in the cognitive and performance aspects of the methods, and that there was a significant impact of the program based on modules in developing authentic assessment methods.