Investigating the Backwash Effect of Higher Education Exam (YGS) on University Students’ Attitudes

Murat POLAT

Makale detayları

Investigating the Backwash Effect of Higher Education Exam (YGS) on University Students’ Attitudes

Yazarlar:

Murat POLAT

Yayıncı:

Mustafa ÖZGENEL

Ana Başlıklar:

Eğitim

Dergi:

International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies 2020 Vol.7 Issue 3, pp.152-163

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2020

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000469690

Sıklık:

Aylık

pISSN:

2148-9378

Özet:

 

The application of high-stakes tests to choose students for higher education in Turkey has been
considered as a reliable and effective way of assessment for so long. However, the application of a
multiple-choice test in testing various skills could bring a number of side-effects with itself. This
study aimed to investigate the backwash effect of the university exam on university students’
attitudes. To be able to collect data from participants, it was first aimed to develop an attitude scale
to examine the washback effect of Higher Education Exam (YGS). Considering the views of 5
academicians from educational sciences, ELT and testing disciplines, a preliminary version of the
washback scale was developed. Next, the new scale was piloted in order to do its exploratory and
confirmatory factor analyses. Third, the scale’s internal reliability was measured and the scale which
had 3 factors and 13 items was proven to be a valid and reliable tool to collect data including
university students’ views towards the washback effect of the university exam on their attitudes.
Data of this study were collected from 5 state universities with the contribution of 1617 students from
different grades and disciplines. The results showed that YGS had negative washback effects on
university students in terms of test anxiety and study habits but considering its impact on students’
time management skills, YGS was reported to have a positive impact on participants.

Makale detayları

Investigating the Backwash Effect of Higher Education Exam (YGS) on University Students’ Attitudes

Yazarlar: Murat POLAT

Yayıncı: Mustafa ÖZGENEL

Ana Başlıklar: Eğitim

Dergi: International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies 2020 Vol.7 Issue 3, pp.152-163

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2020

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2000469690

Sıklık: Aylık

pISSN: 2148-9378

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Murat POLAT

Yayıncı:

Mustafa ÖZGENEL

Ana Başlıklar:

Eğitim

Dergi:

International Journal of Psychology and Educational Studies 2020 Vol.7 Issue 3, pp.152-163

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2020

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000469690

Sıklık:

Aylık

pISSN:

2148-9378