An Investigation Of The Washback Effect Of The Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate (eslc) English Language Examination

This study investigates the washback effect of the ESLC English language examination Olnrnwhat happens in secondary school language classrooms.rnThe study employed various methodological techniques such as questionnaire, interviewsrnwith Grade 12 English teachers, with the English Curriculum Designer, and with the SeniorrnExpert in English Language Examination Development, and classroom Observation.rnBesides, to examine whether or not the ESLC English language examination mirrors thernsecondary school English textbooks, the contents and methods of the textbo, ks and the 1997,rn1998 and 1999 ESLC English language examination papers were ~z';;d~ ~~d~ •rnThe results of the study revealed that ESLC English language examination has an impact onrnthe secondary school English language classrooms. Moreover, there was strong undesirablernESLC English language exam inat ion's impact on the teaching content and,to some degret;/"onrnf... Arnteaching methodo!Qg' as Veil as on students' study technique. E'! (' ''~'' of :1cgati'ern'8')bb~ck on the ': ~:y t::: J.chers design testslexan1inations wa:J u.lso observed .rnThe ESLC English language examination failed to ad equately reflect the secondary schoolrnEnglish language textbooks.rnBased on the results of the find ings, concl usions were drawn and recommendations made.

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