Evaluation Evaluation in Education can be considered as the process of determining the following aspects of the teaching and learning process: The extent to which educational objectives are being achieved. The effectiveness of the teaching- learning experiences.
Techniques of evaluation Different evaluation techniques are used by teachers to know all the changes that take place in the student as a result of teaching. Few of these techniques are listed -> Observation. Case Study. Interview. Anecdotal Record. Cumulative Record.
observation Observation helps the observer to observe the activities of students, class- behavior, and hence ascertain the emotional development, mental development, maturity level, etc.
Controlled Observation Observation done with the knowledge of the person who is being observed. Also called Conscious Observation Un-Controlled Observation Observation done without the knowledge of the person who is being observed. Types of observation
Steps involved in observation
SAMPLE OBSERVATION
Advantages Provides a chance for accurate data. Simplest Method. Does not disturb the observed person. Disadvantages Chance of observer bias. Takes longer time. Observation Technique
CASE STUDY Case study are scientific and critical exploration of a situation or a phenomenon that poses a problem and requires suggested solution, recommendations and pathway to avoid similar problems in future.
Historical Way Historical Way is the evaluation of the situation that is already solved or closed Problem Oriented Path Problem – Oriented Path deals with current situation that are in progress and so in need of actual solution and predictions of outcomes. Two ways to write a case study
Typical Case Study Format Executive Summary – outline of findings, point of analysis Introduction – brief of the issue. Overview, Analysis, Recommendations – context of the matter. Conclusion – restates major findings, solutions, further path of exploration.
SAMPLE case study
Advantages Captures detailed and in depth study. Disadvantages Takes longer time. Requires more effort Case study
Interview Interview is a fundamental methodology for both quantitative and qualitative Evaluation. Interviews are conversations between an investigator and a respondent in which questions are asked in order to obtain information.
Structured Interviews Interviews where the interviewer presents with a standardized set of questions, often in questionary form Semi Structured Interviews Interviews centered around a mixed framework of general themes and pre-established questions, which can be adapted in the context of individual sessions. Types of interviews Un Structured Interviews Interviews in the form of natural conversation, with no preformed questionary.
Steps involved in the process of interview
Advantages Easy to use. More Flexible. Comprehensive and powerful study Disadvantages Chance of personal bias. It is difficult to record the feelings and views of the interview.. interview
Anecdotal record An anecdotal record is a running description of actual examples of behavior of a student as observed by teachers or the counselor. “Anecdotes are descriptive accounts of episodes or occurrences in a daily life of the student” – Brown and Martin “An Anecdotal record is a report of a significant episode in the life of a student” – Raths Louis
A Template for Anedectol Record
A Sample Anedectol Record
Advantages Easy to use. Provides a rich source of documentation. Focus is on individual. Disadvantages Subject to observer’s bias. Observer may miss important milestones in individual’s growth. Time Consuming. Anecdotal record
cumulative record A cumulative record is a systematic account of information about a student. It is an Evaluation tool which presents a comprehensive record of the achievement or otherwise of each student’s different aspect – physical, academic, moral, social and health. A cumulative record begins as soon as the child enrolls in the school and continues till he/she leaves the school The information written in the cumulative record cards is collected from different sources over a period of time.
Need for a cumulative record To give a complete picture of a child’s all around progress in difficult areas. To assess the child’s potentials, interest, aptitude and talents. To provide proper guidance and counselling taking into consideration his/her curricular and co-curricular achievements. To help parents and teachers in the placement of the child after the completion of schooling.
Content of a cumulative record Personal Data. Academic Data. Health Data. Co-Curricular Activities Data Achievements Data. Record of Counselling and Guidance. General Overall Remarks.
A Sample Cumulative Record
Advantages It provides a comprehensive picture of the pupil. It is useful for counselor to help the pupil. Useful for career guidance. Disadvantages Need to be confidential Tedious Paper work. Time Consuming and Lengthy process cumulative record
Techniques of Evaluation TECHNIQUES OF EVALUATION Observation. Case Study. Interview. Anecdotal Record. Cumulative Record.