E-Assessment, Inequity and Accountability in the New Normal Era and Beyond in Nigerian Universities
The study examined the perceived conduct of e-assessment of undergraduate courses in Nigerian universities and compared access to e-assessment among undergraduate students in universities in the country. It also determined the relationship between e-assessment-based accountability and test fairness...
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The study examined the perceived conduct of e-assessment of undergraduate courses in Nigerian universities and compared access to e-assessment among undergraduate students in universities in the country. It also determined the relationship between e-assessment-based accountability and test fairness in the conduct of e-assessment in Nigerian universities. These were with a view to improving the assessment outcome directed towards certifying the quality in education by the Nigerian universities. The study adopted a mixed research approach combining both descriptive survey and focus group designs. The population consisted of all undergraduate students who registered for their degree courses at the government and privately-owned universities during 2019/2020 academic session. The sample consisted of intact classes of 450 Parts 2, 3, and 4 undergraduate students who registered for their degree courses. A 32-item self-developed instrument was used in the study. The qualitative data was collected via focus group. Data were analysed using independent t-test, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistical methods. The results showed that there existed a significant difference in students’ perception of the conduct of e-assessment in Nigerian universities. Also, there was a significant difference in access to e-assessment among undergraduate students in the universities. Further, a significant relationship existed between e-assessment-based accountability and test fairness in the conduct of e-assessment in Nigerian universities. The study concluded that improper conduct of e-assessment forms a major threat to the fairness and validity of online assessment of students. It was recommended that universities’ Management should employ equitable strategies in the design, development and administration of the e-assessment on campuses in the country.
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| spelling | doaj.art-51ab8936ca564c6e9dad8d46413e9deb2023-06-24T03:07:47ZengMO.RI PublishingJournal of Digital Learning and Education2798-10882776-40602021-12-011310.52562/jdle.v1i3.277277E-Assessment, Inequity and Accountability in the New Normal Era and Beyond in Nigerian UniversitiesAbdul-Wahab Ibrahim0Abdullahi Iliyasu 1Department of Education, Sule Lamido University, P.M.B. 048, Nigeria Department of Education, Sule Lamido University, P.M.B. 048, Nigeria The study examined the perceived conduct of e-assessment of undergraduate courses in Nigerian universities and compared access to e-assessment among undergraduate students in universities in the country. It also determined the relationship between e-assessment-based accountability and test fairness in the conduct of e-assessment in Nigerian universities. These were with a view to improving the assessment outcome directed towards certifying the quality in education by the Nigerian universities. The study adopted a mixed research approach combining both descriptive survey and focus group designs. The population consisted of all undergraduate students who registered for their degree courses at the government and privately-owned universities during 2019/2020 academic session. The sample consisted of intact classes of 450 Parts 2, 3, and 4 undergraduate students who registered for their degree courses. A 32-item self-developed instrument was used in the study. The qualitative data was collected via focus group. Data were analysed using independent t-test, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistical methods. The results showed that there existed a significant difference in students’ perception of the conduct of e-assessment in Nigerian universities. Also, there was a significant difference in access to e-assessment among undergraduate students in the universities. Further, a significant relationship existed between e-assessment-based accountability and test fairness in the conduct of e-assessment in Nigerian universities. The study concluded that improper conduct of e-assessment forms a major threat to the fairness and validity of online assessment of students. It was recommended that universities’ Management should employ equitable strategies in the design, development and administration of the e-assessment on campuses in the country. http://journal.moripublishing.com/index.php/jdle/article/view/277new normale-assessmentinequityaccountabilityfairness |
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| title | E-Assessment, Inequity and Accountability in the New Normal Era and Beyond in Nigerian Universities |
| title_full | E-Assessment, Inequity and Accountability in the New Normal Era and Beyond in Nigerian Universities |
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| title_full_unstemmed | E-Assessment, Inequity and Accountability in the New Normal Era and Beyond in Nigerian Universities |
| title_short | E-Assessment, Inequity and Accountability in the New Normal Era and Beyond in Nigerian Universities |
| title_sort | e assessment inequity and accountability in the new normal era and beyond in nigerian universities |
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