Re-engineering inclusive classroom assessment practices in a digitalized environment. The mediating effect of digital competencies, instructional practices and assessment literacy
Inclusive assessment is crucial for fostering equity and justice in classrooms by accommodating diverse student needs. However, using uniform assessment tools for all students, regardless of their disabilities and learning requirements, has raised significant concerns. This study addresses the gap i...
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| author | Usani Joseph Ofem Eme Orok Iban Amanso Ene I. Ene Eno Ndaraka Asuquo Paulina Unwada Ekpang Joseph Udo Idung Imelda Barong Edam Agbor Eunice Ngozi Ajuluchukwu Annastasia Iwang Anashie Eno I. Elogbo Samson Akinwumi Aderibigbe Faith Sylvester Orim Stephen Olonye Edeh |
| author_facet | Usani Joseph Ofem Eme Orok Iban Amanso Ene I. Ene Eno Ndaraka Asuquo Paulina Unwada Ekpang Joseph Udo Idung Imelda Barong Edam Agbor Eunice Ngozi Ajuluchukwu Annastasia Iwang Anashie Eno I. Elogbo Samson Akinwumi Aderibigbe Faith Sylvester Orim Stephen Olonye Edeh |
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| description | Inclusive assessment is crucial for fostering equity and justice in classrooms by accommodating diverse student needs. However, using uniform assessment tools for all students, regardless of their disabilities and learning requirements, has raised significant concerns. This study addresses the gap in research regarding the administration of inclusive assessments by examining how digital competencies, instructional practices, and assessment literacy mediate the relationship between the digital environment and inclusive classroom assessment practices. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 2317 academic staff members. The study adapted items from previously validated tools and subjected them to rigorous quantitative validation, establishing reliability through Cronbach's alpha. Data analysis included assessing both the measurement model and the structural equation model. The results indicate that the digital environment significantly predicts teachers' practices related to inclusive assessment, digital competence, and assessment literacy. Furthermore, digital competence has a direct impact on instructional practices, assessment literacy, and inclusive assessment. While the joint mediation effects of digital competence and assessment literacy were significant, the combined effect of instructional practices and assessment literacy was not. These findings have important implications for educational policy and practice, highlighting the need for integrating digital competence into teacher training programs to enhance inclusive assessment practices. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cfafca1488034edb9f49c807a824c1d42024-11-21T06:06:19ZengElsevierSocial Sciences and Humanities Open2590-29112024-01-0110101150Re-engineering inclusive classroom assessment practices in a digitalized environment. The mediating effect of digital competencies, instructional practices and assessment literacyUsani Joseph Ofem0Eme Orok Iban Amanso1Ene I. Ene2Eno Ndaraka Asuquo3Paulina Unwada Ekpang4Joseph Udo Idung5Imelda Barong Edam Agbor6Eunice Ngozi Ajuluchukwu7Annastasia Iwang Anashie8Eno I. Elogbo9Samson Akinwumi Aderibigbe10Faith Sylvester Orim11Stephen Olonye Edeh12Department of Educational Foundations, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Nigeria; Corresponding author.Department of Educational Foundations, University of Calabar, NigeriaInstitute of Education, University of Calabar, NigeriaDepartment of Educational Technology, University of Calabar, NigeriaDepartment of Guidance and Counselling, University of Calabar, NigeriaDepartment of Science Laboratory, University of Calabar, NigeriaDepartment of Library and Information Science, University of Calabar, NigeriaDepartment of Business Education, University of Calabar, NigeriaDepartment of Educational Management, University of Calabar, NigeriaDepartment of Vocational Education, University of Calabar, NigeriaDepartment of Special Education, University of Calabar, NigeriaDepartment of Library and Information Science, University of Calabar, NigeriaDepartment of Educational Management, University of Calabar, Nigeria; Department of Science Education, University of Calabar, NigeriaInclusive assessment is crucial for fostering equity and justice in classrooms by accommodating diverse student needs. However, using uniform assessment tools for all students, regardless of their disabilities and learning requirements, has raised significant concerns. This study addresses the gap in research regarding the administration of inclusive assessments by examining how digital competencies, instructional practices, and assessment literacy mediate the relationship between the digital environment and inclusive classroom assessment practices. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 2317 academic staff members. The study adapted items from previously validated tools and subjected them to rigorous quantitative validation, establishing reliability through Cronbach's alpha. Data analysis included assessing both the measurement model and the structural equation model. The results indicate that the digital environment significantly predicts teachers' practices related to inclusive assessment, digital competence, and assessment literacy. Furthermore, digital competence has a direct impact on instructional practices, assessment literacy, and inclusive assessment. While the joint mediation effects of digital competence and assessment literacy were significant, the combined effect of instructional practices and assessment literacy was not. These findings have important implications for educational policy and practice, highlighting the need for integrating digital competence into teacher training programs to enhance inclusive assessment practices.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590291124003474Inclusive classroom assessmentDigital environmentDigital competenciesInstructional practicesAnd assessment literacy |
| spellingShingle | Usani Joseph Ofem Eme Orok Iban Amanso Ene I. Ene Eno Ndaraka Asuquo Paulina Unwada Ekpang Joseph Udo Idung Imelda Barong Edam Agbor Eunice Ngozi Ajuluchukwu Annastasia Iwang Anashie Eno I. Elogbo Samson Akinwumi Aderibigbe Faith Sylvester Orim Stephen Olonye Edeh Re-engineering inclusive classroom assessment practices in a digitalized environment. The mediating effect of digital competencies, instructional practices and assessment literacy Social Sciences and Humanities Open Inclusive classroom assessment Digital environment Digital competencies Instructional practices And assessment literacy |
| title | Re-engineering inclusive classroom assessment practices in a digitalized environment. The mediating effect of digital competencies, instructional practices and assessment literacy |
| title_full | Re-engineering inclusive classroom assessment practices in a digitalized environment. The mediating effect of digital competencies, instructional practices and assessment literacy |
| title_fullStr | Re-engineering inclusive classroom assessment practices in a digitalized environment. The mediating effect of digital competencies, instructional practices and assessment literacy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Re-engineering inclusive classroom assessment practices in a digitalized environment. The mediating effect of digital competencies, instructional practices and assessment literacy |
| title_short | Re-engineering inclusive classroom assessment practices in a digitalized environment. The mediating effect of digital competencies, instructional practices and assessment literacy |
| title_sort | re engineering inclusive classroom assessment practices in a digitalized environment the mediating effect of digital competencies instructional practices and assessment literacy |
| topic | Inclusive classroom assessment Digital environment Digital competencies Instructional practices And assessment literacy |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590291124003474 |
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