Professional paper

Teachers' Opinions on the National Exams: Qualitative Analysis

Martina Prpić ; Institute for Social Research in Zagreb
Filip Miličević ; Institute for Social Research in Zagreb

Abstract

During the administration of the national exams in 2006, research was conducted to investigate
teachers' opinions. In one part of the questionnaire teachers were asked to comment
on the national exams and their experience with working in schools. The importance of
teachers is viewed in the context of the theory of human capital. Experience, thoughts and
opinions of teachers represent a contribution to the development of the quality of the system
of education, but also a contribution to a better introduction of the system of external
evaluation. The results of the qualitative analysis show an overall positive attitude towards
the introduction of national exams and the state matura. However, some negative comments
are common to all teachers and appear often in the comments. The teachers think
that the information about the exams should be given on time and they suggest that the
exams be more compatible with the textbooks and the curriculum. More negative comments
can be found when the teachers comment working conditions. They are dissatisfied
with the overly extensive curriculum, too many students in the class, lack of technical
equipment and poor or too varied knowledge students have from elementary schools. The
teachers agree that the national exams are a step forward towards raising the quality of the
educational system.

Keywords

education; national exams; human capital; teachers' opinions; qualitative analysis; external evaluation

Hrčak ID:

93827

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/93827

Publication date:

22.12.2006.

Article data in other languages: croatian french

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