Evaluation : Concept, Purpose, and Need

This presentation covers all important aspects of Evaluation. This presentation is specially prepared during Covid- 19 pandemic to facilitate the online classes of B.Ed. Semester III, University of LUCKNOW.

1. Concept , Purpose, and Need of Evaluation Dr. Roma Smart Joseph Lucknow UP India

2. Evaluation has emerged as a prominent process of assessing , testing and measuring. Its main objective is qualitative improvement Concept

3. Evaluation is the science of providing information for decision making. Evaluation is the process that tells the strengths and weaknesses of the program so that efforts were made to bring improvement in the system.

4. Evaluation focuses on grades and may reflect classroom components other than the course content. These include: Discussion Cooperation Attendance

5. Evaluation implies a critical assessment of educational process and its outcome in the light of the objectives . Evaluation includes measurement and testing. It is an information processing, judgment formation, and decision making.

6. Evaluation is a continuous process. It forms an integral part of the total educational system and that is intimately related to educational objectives. - Kothari Commission Meaning

7. Evaluation is the process of determining the extent to which educational objectives are being attained , effectiveness of teaching- learning experiences provided in the classroom, and how well the goal of education has been accomplished. -NCERT

8. To make judgement about the quality. To keep a periodic check on effectiveness of the educational institution. To indicate where improvements are necessary. Purpose

9. To provide information , effective guidance of individual student evaluation. To appraise all significant aspects of the students accomplishment. To provide psychological security to the school staff and students . To provide a sound basis for public relations.

10. Evaluation: Is important to the classroom teachers , supervisors and administrations in directing as well as guiding teaching. Stimulates students to study. Helps parents to understand pupil’s growth and interest. Need

11. Evaluation: Can be used to enforce external standards upon the individual class or school. Helps to provide objective evidences Is helpful to the teacher

12. Emphasizes on the personal and social, development , and academic achievement of the child.

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