Evaluation, Standardized Tests and Training Processes: Experiences in Secondary Schools in North of Mexico

In this research, an analysis of policies and implementation processes of testinghigh school students in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico is presented. The objectiveis aimed at understanding how these practices guide or outline the dynamics ofschools, teachers and priorities of student work. The infor...

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Autor: Arzola-Franco, David Manuel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:Perú
Institución:Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Repositorio:Revistas - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/16562
Acceso en línea:http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/educacion/article/view/16562
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:educational policy
evaluation
standardized tests
teaching practice
política educativa
evaluación
pruebas estandarizadas
práctica docente
política educacional
avaliação
testes padronizados
ensino
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Sumario:In this research, an analysis of policies and implementation processes of testinghigh school students in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico is presented. The objectiveis aimed at understanding how these practices guide or outline the dynamics ofschools, teachers and priorities of student work. The information was collectedthrough interviews, focus groups and observation records. The results indicatethat the approach that has made the assessment reinforces a school culture thatfavors the numerical results over the educational processes, competitivenessand individual success is exalted above solidarity and empathy. The evaluationapproach embodied in the curriculum and assessment practices in classrooms iscontradicted.