Assessment Challenges in Large Classes in Developing Countries an Implication to Science and Technical Education in Nigeria

Abstract

Large classes are now a common feature in Technical and Vocational Education due to rapid increase in students’ enrolment couple with not expanding of educational facilities in the existing schools. As a result, there are a lot of challenges poses to assessment. This article identified and discuss some of the assessment challenges in large classes and straggles or method to be used in dealing with the challenges. Secondary data such as textbooks, journal articles, conference papers and online resources were used as sources for data. Conclusion and recommendations were made based on the assessment challenges identified.