STUDENTS LEARNING OUTCOMES BASED ASSESSMENT AT SECONDARY LEVEL IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA: EXPLORING CHALLENGES FACED BY TEACHERS

Abstract

The current qualitative study aimed to explore the barriers regarding the newly implemented Students Learning Outcomes Based Assessment (SLOBA) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The population consisted of all the secondary schools’ teachers of district Peshawar. Drawing on semi structured in-depth interviews with 32 public and private schools’ teachers selected by purposive sampling technique and two Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with 10-12 SSTs each, the study captured the practical realities and challenges in implementing SLOBA. The collected data was analyzed using thematic analysis technique. Findings of the study revealed significant challenges including overcrowded classrooms, time constraints, workload, resistance to change, diverse learning abilities and lack of training and resources. These barriers collectively hindered the effective implementation of SLOBA.