School Based Assessment : Theory into Practice

Pritam Singh

Published by Shipra, 2011

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Contents Preface 1 Historical perspective of internal assessment 2 Contemporary concepts in educational evaluation 3 Philosophy underlying school based assessment 4 Intended objectives of school based assessment 5 Key concepts underlying school based assessment 6 School based assessment international scenario 7 Conceptual map of school based assessment 8 Suggested model of school based assessment 9 Operational strategy for effective implementation of SBA 10 Promoting quality of education through school based assessment 11 Undertaking institutional self-evaluation ISE 12 Providing research and other support services 13 Where do we fail in school based assessment 14 Crucial emerging practical issues References IndexThis book describes not only the theory of assessment and evaluation but also how best to put that theory into practice by the classroom teachers Keeping in view the emergent emphasis on holistic development vis-a-vis assessment of learners the book provided the practical guidelines to make learners assessment more flexible competency based continuous comprehensive cooperative and participative Growth oriented model is suggested for internal assessment for effective implementation strategy of this model it was considered necessary to take cognizance of historical perspective of earlier attempts made understand contemporary concepts in evaluation philosophy underlying intended objectives and conceptual map of school based assessment keeping in view the international scenario Besides discussion of the usable tools and techniques of evaluation during formative and summative evaluation for improving the measurement value of assessment emphasis on improving pedagogical value is given for improving learners performance for which role of action research and other support services are recommended Institutional self-evaluation to improve the learning environments and crucial emerging issues are highlightedThe book may serve a practical guide for in-service teachers pupil teachers distant learners and academic staff of examination boards and other educational agencies for effective implementation of continuous and comprehensive assessment in schools" jacket 216 pp.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: School Based Assessment : Theory into Practice
• Publisher: Shipra
• Publication Date: 2011
• Binding: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included