Reading History
Showing your last 2 viewed publications
Teacher Perspectives on the Usefulness of a Formative Assessment Tool to Support Their Implementation of Learning Through Play
Analysis of disability-related Amharic proverbs and their curriculum implications
Teacher Perspectives on the Usefulness of a Formative Assessment Tool to Support Their Implementation of Learning Through Play
by Martin Ariapa
In this study, we explore teacher perspectives on the utility of a formative assessment tool, Teacher RePlay, to support their implementation of learning through play (LTP) activities in classrooms for students age 3 to 12 years in Bangladesh, Colombia, and Uganda. Research suggests that formative assessment tools may be useful to bridge support from professional development trainings to the classroom. The Teacher RePlay tool was designed to provide continued support to teachers subsequent to their participation in training sessions on implementing LTP. Through interviews, we explored the benefits and challenges teachers experienced while using the tool. Teachers reported the tool improved their planning and delivery of LTP activities and cited positive outcomes, including enhanced student engagement, attendance, and overall learning. Challenges in implementing LTP included class size limitations, time constraints, and technology access. The study underscores the importance of considering cultural contexts in implementing LTP and suggests future considerations, including alternative resource delivery formats and the creation of a support community for teachers. We highlight, as an alternative to the traditional professional development model, the promise of formative assessment tools as a means of providing continual and productive support to teachers.
Analysis of disability-related Amharic proverbs and their curriculum implications
by Melese Negash
The present study aims to analyze disability-related Amharic proverb messages, their implications, and gender orientation. To do so, a mixed research approach and descriptive survey design were applied. Data were collected through document analysis. The collected data were analyzed using thematic content analysis, frequency counts, and percentages. A total of 49 proverbs were analyzed. The analysis revealed that these analyzed disability-related Amharic proverbs were derogatory. Moreover, the findings showed that through the analysis of 49 proverbs, 11 themes (social, psychological, religious (spiritual), cognitive/perceptual, economical, anatomical, technological, advising, beauty, recruitment, health, and moral implications) have emerged. The analysis of the proverbs also revealed that most of the disability-related proverbs were gendered, while a few were gender-neutral. The overall results imply that disability-related Amharic proverbs have curriculum implications.
© 2026 AERD Database System. All Rights Reserved. Developed by Strategic Technologies.