Comparison of Conceptual Awareness of Urban and Rural Primary Teachers about Solo Taxonomy

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive insight into the awareness of teachers about SOLO taxonomy. The present study intends to investigate the three levels of SOLO taxonomy: uni-structural level, multi-structural level, relational level. Specifically, the study would like to target the primary school teachers (PSTs) of Punjab province. The participants were the primary school teachers from district Vehari. Descriptive survey research was used in the study. As many as 200 primary teachers were taken as sample. It was found that urban primary school teachers have more awareness about the levels of SOLO taxonomy than the rural primary school teachers. It recommends that both urban as well as rural primary teachers may educate regarding relational level of SOLO taxonomy. It also recommends that Directorate of Staff Development (DSD) may hire professional people who educate urban and rural primary school teachers about the levels of SOLO taxonomy.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n1s1p394