The effectiveness of continuous assessment learning activities (cala) in the teaching and learning of Ordinary level biology in Zimbabwe: the case of Ruvheneko secondary school, Goromonzi district.

Author
MANDIVEYI, P.
Title
The effectiveness of continuous assessment learning activities (cala) in the teaching and learning of Ordinary level biology in Zimbabwe: the case of Ruvheneko secondary school, Goromonzi district.
Abstract
The study sought to determine the effectiveness of Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA) by the ministry of primary and secondary education in Zimbabwe. The study was motivated by concerns raised by different stakeholders particularly learners and teachers. An exploratory research approach was adopted in this study to understand the key factors that have impacted on the use of continuous assessment learning activities (CALA) in ZIMBABWE. A qualitative research approach was used by the researcher through the use of questionnaires as a data collection instrument for the research. Questionnaires were distributed to both the students and teachers from a school in Goromonzi district. The results indicate that the decision to introduce continuous assessment activities in secondary schools was noble, but it was negatively affected by a number of controllable factors. The findings of the study also showed that there was poor planning by the ministry of primary and secondary education in the implementation of continuous assessment learning activities (CALA), which has led to learners’ outcry. The study recommended the involvement of teachers in the decision-making process as they are the implementers of the initiative. The importance of teachers in the process should not be overlooked
as they are the gatekeepers who play an important role in the success of this noble initiative. Also,
ZIMSEC should come up with a common achievement standard for CALA moderation at national level. Teacher should be given CALA components at national level so that a fair and uniform assessment measure is implemented all over the country
Date
2024
Publisher
BUSE
Keywords
Continuous Assessment Learning Activities
teaching and learning
Supervisor
DR. MAKUVIRE
Item sets
Department of Science and Mathematical Foundations
Media
MANDIVEYI PURITY

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