How the High-Stakes and College Entrance Exam Affects Students’ Perception: Implication on Management Policy in Higher Education

• 발행기관: 동아시아경상학회
• 저자명: Nguyen Van BAO 조윤정(Yooncheong CHO)
• 간행물 정보: 『East Asian Journal of Business Economics』Vol.10 No.1, 83~97쪽, 전체 15쪽
• 주제분류: 경제경영 > 경제학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2022.03.30

영문 초록

Purpose - Vietnam’s education system has undergone numerous changes. One of the significant reforms is the college admissions process which all high school seniors are obliged to go through the High School Graduation Examination (HSGE). Despite its significance, there is lack of research to examine the effects of high-stakes and nationally standardized exams on students’ learning experiences. By applying the concept of washback, the purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive qualitative analysis of students’ perceptions and learning experiences when preparing for and taking the HSGE. Research design, data, and methodology - 20 high school seniors were participated in this study. This study utilized a stratified sampling methods and randomly selected participants. Result - This study revealed that the washback effect of the HSGE strongly existed in students’ learning experiences. This study also found that there is a negative washback effect of the HSGE on students’ learning, particularly for those living in rural areas although Vietnamese schools and communities shared unequal educational and socioeconomic resources. Conclusion - The results of this study would be useful for policymakers to provide better assessment system to enhance students’ ability and reduce exam pressure. This study also makes suggestions in regard to bringing more formative types of assessment into the high-stakes and nationally standardized exam.

목차

1. Introduction

2. Literature Review

3. Methodology

4. Findings

5. Conclusion

References

키워드

Higher Education College Entrance Exam Students’ Perception and Learning Management Policy