Efficacy of group test on the depth and durability of learning in teacher training university

Teachers as a trainer of the next generation play the most important role in the process of social learning. Based on, the quality of education of teacher was considerable in training systems. This paper was done to examine the lasting impact of group testing on students of "teacher training".

This research is a quasi-experimental study, undergraduate students in two classes include of twenty-five persons were investigated. Initially, for the group test and at the end of each session and at the end of the fourth session, group tests was designed and implemented. Both groups at the end of the eighth session (of research) were on a written test to measure the level of knowledge and a practical test to measure skill levels. After one month, two re-tests (written and practical) was carried out in both groups. Data Analysis were performed with t test and ANOVA test.

The “group test “have been a meaningfully positive effective on the level if learning n two dimensions (knowledge and skills). In general, this method is more effective in deep and lasting learning skills. Results: types of tests can be more educational applications. The application-oriented courses such as "teaching techniques and skills" and courses of "test and measure" use of group tests are effective in the depth and durability of learning.