Evalution criterion & procedures in semester system

Farwestern University

1. Induction Program on Evaluation Criterion and Procedures in Semester System 6 th April 2021 Organizer Faculty of Education FARWESTERN UNIVERSITY Darchula Multiple Campus Khalanga, Darchula

2. Presenter: Dammar Singh Saud Assistant Professor, English Education [email protected] / 9858750582

3. Instructional Systems An annual system A semester system A trimester system A quarter system

4. Semester System Semester system is not only a half yearly examination system. It also develops students and teachers' in-depth knowledge , skill and capacity. In semester system , examination held at the end of each semester . As course outlines divided into semesters , therefore students prepare and perform better and obtain better marks. ...

5. Semester System The  semester system  is a very proactive  system  as it engages both the faculty and the students throughout the semester in academic activity. Semester system  not only involves students more throughout the year but also reduces   examination   burden. The semester system  is the need of hour and a very effective one.

6. Features of Semester System Semester system is quite different from annual system. One academic year is divided into equal parts of six months of each semester. A semester is a period of six months during which teaching work is conducted. Credit hour concept and grading system. Student centered practical based learning

7. Features of Semester System Ongoing Evaluation process, i.e. in semester evaluation-Tests/Exam , Assignments, group discussion , interaction, présentation etc. After the end of teaching work of the six months, end semester examinations are held. Students develop the habit of regular study. Global recognition, Maintain Minimum percentage of class attendance

8. Features of Semester System It will provide an opportunity to the students for continuous learning, assessment and feedback. It facilitates the better understanding of the subject . More emphasis is laid on class interaction because of constant engagement between teachers and students. It facilitates in evaluating the performance of students twice a year.

9. Features of Semester System A semester system allows greater freedom and scope for designing and delivering a variety of courses that the students can pick to enhance the quality of learning . Through this system, students attend the college regularly without failing as there is a regulation of compulsory 80% attendance. Students can develop skills and subject related knowledge in a better way through this system. The students will not have more burden of syllabus as it is divided into two halves.

10. Features of Semester System Developing high level mastery of knowledge , skill and competency in related area. Seeking higher career opportunity. Career development as researcher, teacher , civil service officer or consultant service provider etc. Upgrading social status. Living quality life.

11. Advantages of Semester System Makes higher education intensive and broad based, global recognition. A credit system can facilitate recognition procedures as well as access to higher education in the world. Credits earned at one institution can be transferred to another.

12. Advantages of Semester System Due to internal evaluation through seminars, home assignments, etc ., students can learn more and become capable to compete in global market . The system will lead to better coordination between teachers and students Students are kept engaged throughout semester.

13. Advantages of Semester System To upgrade academic performance of learners. To meet international standard of university education. To replace traditional (telling /selling ) teaching learning process by latest innovation of education. to produce academically qualified human resources.

14. Challenges This system will impose heavy burden upon the teachers as well as the students. In this system students are constantly under the hammer of examination . It demands availability and accessibility of reading materials and teachers. T he chances of favoritism and biases in internal evaluation. Students have less time to their extra co-curricular activities

15. Suggestions to Students and Teachers Develop Five Cs (Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character & Caring ----- Contribution). Be regular, prepared & professional for classroom. Be active , innovative and engaged in learning / teaching activities throughout the semester. Be cooperative. P articipate in seminar and workshop organized by students /teachers/Departments/Campus. Be responsible for the assignments, project work, term papers etc. Have basic knowledge and skills in ICTs. Do research

16. Suggestions to Students and Teachers Develop Five Cs (Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character & Caring ----- Contibutions ). Be regular, prepared & professional for classroom. Be active , innovative and engaged in learning / teaching activities throughout the semester. Be cooperative. P articipate in seminar and workshop organized by students /teachers/Departments/Campus. Be responsible for the assignments, project work, term papers etc. Have basic knowledge and skills in ICTs. Do research

17. What is credit and teaching hour? One credit hours means 15/16 teaching hours . One teaching hour = two learning hours i.e. (1:2) Every student has to spend nine hours time per day in the study.(college/library/self study/internet/home/Field)

18. Educational Innovations in Teaching

19. Subjects of First Semester General Courses: 1. English Grammar and Composition ( C.Eng.101) 2. Sadharan Nepali Rachana (C.Nep.101) 3. Nepalese Study (NS.241) Professional Course: 1. Philosophies in Education (Ed.101) Major Courses: English 1. Introduction to Language Studies (Eng.Ed.101) Nepali 1. Samanya Bhasa Vigyan ko Parichaya (Nep.Ed.101) Mathematics 1. Calculus I (Math.Ed.101) Population 1 . Basics of Population Education (Pop.Ed.101 )

20. Methodology and Techniques Modes of instruction : Participatory Pedagogy Seminar Workshop Exercises Guided study Tutorial Independent study Project work Practical work Case analysis etc . Lecture

21. Methodology and Techniques Modes of learning: Attending lectures, Doing assignments, Writing papers, Independent and private study, Reading books, reviewing journals and papers, Critiquing Group study Peer discussion Field visit etc.

22. Add a Footer What kinds of pedagogical system is needed? Participatory Pedagogy Reading, writing, discussion Project work, group work, field work, seminar, lecture, student presentation Guest lecture Research Internship/practice/ work based learning

23. Evaluation Must be in line with the objectives Should have clear instructions Should be creative, interesting and of motivating type Should require processing mechanism in the SS Should cover the major focus of the course Minimize memory provoking items Think of validity and reliability APPLE and SMART principles?

24. Internal Evaluation Subject teacher will conduct different type of internal assessment based on the syllabus. Teacher must use attendance, classroom participation,quiz, group work, project work, presentation, written exam, term paper writing, discussion, article review, book review etc. as the major criteria of internal assignment. Thus, subject teacher will evaluate each student internally by using following criteria: Criteria of Assessment Points Attendance 5 Classroom presentation and participation 5 First assignment 10 Second assignment 10 Third assignment 10 Total 40

25. Add a Footer Assessment Process In-Semester Assessment Attendance and Participation Portfolio Course papers Shorter writing skills Project reports End- Semester Assessment Structured examination

26. Criteria Excellent Very Good Good Poor / NQ Very Poor / NQ Reflective Notes / Assignment 80 % - 100 % 70 % - below 80 % 50 % - below 70 % 40 % - below 50 % 0 % - below 40 % Presentation 80 % - 100 % 70 % - below 80 % 50 % - below 70 % 40 % - below 50 % 0 % - below 40 % Discussion / Group Work 80 % - 100 % 70 % - below 80 % 50 % - below 70 % 40 % - below 50 % 0 % - below 40 % Term Papers 80 % - 100 % 70 % - below 80 % 50 % - below 70 % 40 % - below 50 % 0 % - below 40 % Project Work / Quizzes 80 % - 100 % 70 % - below 80 % 50 % - below 70 % 40 % - below 50 % 0 % - below 40 % Attendance 95% - 100 % 85 % - below 95% 80% - below 85 % 40 % - below 50 % 0 % - below 40 % Mid Term 80 % - 100 % 70 % - below 80 % 50 % - below 70 % 40 % - below 50 % 0 % - below 40 % Evaluation Scheme

27. Attendance in Class Students should regularly attend and participate in discussion in the class. 80% percent class attendance is mandatory for the students to enable them to appear in the End-Term examination. Below 80% in attendances that signify is NOT QUALIFIED (NQ) in subject to attend the end term examination.

28. Assignments / Reflective Notes A great deal of your time at university will be spent thinking; thinking about what people have said, what you have read, what you yourself are thinking and how your thinking has changed. It is generally believed that the thinking process involves two aspects: reflective thinking and critical thinking. They are not separate processes; rather, they are closely connected (Brookfield 1987 ). Reflection is:  a form of personal response to experiences, situations, events or new information. a 'processing' phase where thinking and learning take place . a way of helping you to become an active, aware and critical learner.

29. Presentation Student will be divided into groups and each group will be provided topic for presentation and it will be evaluated individually as well as g roup-wise .

30. Term paper Term paper must be prepared by the use of computer in a standard format of technical writing and must contain at least 5 pages. It should be prepared and submitted individually. The stipulated time for submission of the paper will be seriously taken one of the major criteria of the evaluation.

31. Quizzes a test of knowledge, especially as a competition between individuals or teams as a form of entertainment . test of knowledge , competition, panel game, quiz game, quiz show

32. Assignment Each student must submit the assignment individually. The stipulated time for submission of the assignment will be seriously taken one of the major criteria of the evaluation.

33. Mid-Term Examinations It is a written examination and the questions will be set covering the topics as taught in the sessions. Mid-term examination will be based on the model prescribed for End-term examination and will contain 50% questions and full marks of it.

34. Format of the Q uestion P aper for Mid-Term Exam Types of questions Total questions to be asked Number of questions to be answered and marks allotted Total marks Group A: Multiple choice items 1 1 x 1 mark 1 Group B: Short subjective questions 4 3 x 8 marks 24 Group C: Long subjective questions 2 1 x 16 marks 16 Total Objective: 10 Subjective: 6 Objective: 10 Subjective : 4 50

35. End-Term/External Examinations It is also a written examination and the questions will be asked covering all the topics in the session of the course. It carries 60 marks. For simplicity, full marks will be assumed 100, and 60% of marks obtained will be taken for evaluation.

36. Format of the Q uestion P aper for End-Term Exam Types of questions Total questions to be asked Number of questions to be answered and marks allotted Total marks Group A: Multiple choice items 20 20 x 1 mark 20 Group B: Short subjective questions 8 6 x 8 marks 48 Group C: Long subjective questions 3 2x 16 marks 32 Total Objective: 20 Subjective: 11 Objective: 20 Subjective: 8 100

37. Strict Notice Each student must secure 45% marks in internal evaluation and 80% attendance in order to appear the End-Term Examinations. Failing to get such score will be given NOT QUALIFIED (NQ) and the student will not be eligible to appear the End-Term examinations.

38. KEY TO ACADEMIC RECORD Letter Grading System   Students are awarded letter at the end of each semester based on their in-semester and end-semester examination scores. Final evaluation of the course is carried out on a four point grading system.  

39. Letter Grading System of Undergraduate Level   Grade Marks Grade Value Remarks   A 80 and above   4   Outstanding A- 75 to below 80 3.7 Excellent B+ 70 to below 75 3.3 Very good B 65 to below 70 3.0 Good B- 60 to below 65 2.7 Fair C+ 55 to below 60 2.3 Fair C 50 to below 55 2.0 Fair C- 45 to below 50 1.7 Poor F Below 45 0.0 Fail

40. Grade Point Average Each course grade is converted into the specific number of grade value associated with the grade. Grade point Average (GPA) is calculated by multiplying the grade value of the earned grade by the number of credits for each course and dividing the total grade points by the total number of semester credits. The GPA must be 2.0 or above at the end of each semester.

41. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA )   CGPA is calculated at the end of the program. For graduation, a student has to maintain a CGPA at least 2 or above.

42. CGPA Calculating The overall performance is reported by CGPA, which is a weighted average, calculated as Follows : CGPA = (c 1 g 1 + c 2 g 2 + c 3 g 3 ......)/( c 1 +c 2 +c 3 +.....) e.g. S uppose you get 50 marks in each subject of first semester, 50 to below 55 marks = 2 grade value 5 subjects = 15 credits i.e. (6+6+6+6+6) / (3+3+3+3+3) = 30 / 15 = 2 Where c 1 ,c 2 ........ Denote credits associated with the courses and g 1 ,g 2 ...... denote grade values of the grades earned by the students in the respective courses.

43. The Overall P erformance of CGPA CGPA Performance 3.5 to 4.0 Distinction 3.0 & below 3.5 First Division 2.0 & below 3.0 Second Division Less than 2.0 Fail

44. Other Abbreviations The following letters (in the remarks column) can also be awarded according to the nature of performance : W : Withheld INC : Incomplete Abs : Absent F : Fail  

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