A proposed program for developing Assessment for learning (AFL) Literacy for Science Student Teachers in the Faculties of Education

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Lecturer of Curriculum and Science Education - Faculty of Education, Alexandria University

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The current study aimed to develop science student teachers' literacy of assessment for learning in the faculties of education. The sample consisted of 34 chemistry and physics student teachers. The researcher suggested a list of assessment for learning literacy standards, and designed the tools of study: science student teachers' knowledge of assessment for learning test, teaching performance observation sheet, interview sheet, and reflections sheet). The main results of the study were evidences of the development of assessment for learning literacy for Science student teachers who studied the proposed program. In terms of research results, a number of appropriate recommendations and suggestions for further research were addressed.

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