Dissertation Theses

The washback effect of public examination change on classroom teaching: An impact study of the 1996 Hong Kong Certificate of Education in English on the classroom teaching of English in Hong Kong secondary schools

Title:
The washback effect of public examination change on classroom teaching: An impact study of the 1996 Hong Kong Certificate of Education in English on the classroom teaching of English in Hong Kong secondary schools
Authors:
- Cheng, Liying
Year Published:
1998
Education Categories:
- G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  - GB English Language
- L Educational Measurement & Evaluation
  - LE Public Examinations, Accreditation
Keywords:
Teaching and Learning Evaluation Public Examination
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1990-1997.6
Level:
- Secondary Education
Abstract:
Questionnaires, interview, and classroom observations were employed by the author to find out the "washback effect" of the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination in English. The effect is shown most obviously in the change in teaching materials, not so much in the teaching methods.
Degree Type:
PhD
Institution:
University of Hong Kong
School Location:
Hong Kong
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Dissertation Theses
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Entry Date:
2013-11-22