Concept of columns and CCE Evaluation in secondary classes

WelcomeConcept of columns and CCE Evaluation in secondary classesCCE means Continious and Comprehensive Evaluation. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) refers to a system of school-based evaluation of students that covers all aspects of students development.It is a developmental process of assessment which emphasizes on two fold objectives. These objectives are continuity in evaluation and assessment of board based learning and behavioural outcomes on the other.

In this scheme the term continuous is meant to emphasis that evaluation of identified aspects of students growth and development is a continuous process rather than an event, built into the total teaching-learning process and spread over the entire span of academic session. It means regularity of assessment, frequency of unit testing, diagnosis of learning gaps, use of corrective measures, retesting and feedback of evidence to teachers and students for their self evaluation.

The second term comprehensive means that the scheme attempts to cover both the scholastic and the co-scholastic aspects of students growth and development.Abilities, attitudes and aptitudes can manifest themselves in forms other than the written word, the term refers to application of variety of tools and techniques (both testing and non-testing) and aims at assessing a learners development in areas of learning like:KnowledgeUnderstanding / ComprehensionApplyingAnalyzingEvaluationCreating

AdvantagesIt will instill democratic values among pupilsIt evaluates pupils physical development, personality and character, social achievement, academic achievement and achievements in various types of skills.Since it provides an effective means of securing a developmental and cross sectional picture of the characteristics of each people in the school. Administers, counselors and teachers will be greatly benefited in the work of guidance and instruction.It can do justice to pupils.

DisadvantagesPersonal prejudices and subjectively are likely to creep in and this may adversely affect the quality of assessment.Lack of basic infrastructure facilities of the school may negatively affect the right assessment.Its reliability and validity are questionable in view of several elements of subjectivity. It cant replace standardized achievement test.It requires a lot of time and expenditure.It requires honest and sincere teachers.Lack of enthusiasm and interest of the teachers may adversely affect effective assessment.

ASSESSMENT AS A FEEDBACK TO STUDENTS, TEACHER AND PARENTS

11Assessment procedures have undergone many changes over the course of time. It is no longer a pass or fail concept. Authentic assessment is derived from collected data and information on a student over a period of time.

Effective data is collected with the use of portfolio assessment, anecdotal notes, observations, checklists, rubrics, self-evaluation, peer evaluation, reflections, learning logs and goal-settingHow Has Assessment Changed?

Students are tested on a specific day and time.

Students are graded according to their performance on a test.

Students receive grades.

Teachers design and correct the tests.Few options are given to students.

Evaluation is based on isolated tests corrected by the teacher.

Places importance on right and wrong answers.

Benefits one type of intelligence.

Measures limited knowledge in one area.

Encourages competition and compares students to others.

Teachers set goals for students.

Students are assessed over a period of time.

Students are assessed on their progression of learning.

Students receive comments, guidelines and feedback on their work.

Students take an active role in their learning and assessment.

Teachers, students and parents actively participate in the portfolio assessment.

Students are given the responsibility of selecting assessing their work on a regular basis.

Places importance on the progression and growth of learning.

Benefits multiple intelligences and the needs of diverse learners.

Assesses integrated areas of study.

Focuses on the individuals learning style and needs.

Students set their own goals.

Forms of Assessment

TeachersStudents ParentsObservationAnecdotal notesStudent Teacher ConferenceDated examples of student workCheck listsRubricsRunning recordsGuided reading graphsPortfolio assessmentPersonal information/ interestsGoal settingSelf-evaluation: checklists, learning logs, personal report card, rubrics and reflectionsPeer evaluationPortfolioWritten commentsParent observation sheetStudent-Led ConferencesParent-teacher conferencesParent feedback reflection sheet.AdvantagesIt will instill democratic values among pupilsIt evaluates pupils physical development, personality and character, social achievement, academic achievement and achievements in various types of skills.Since it provides an effective means of securing a developmental and cross sectional picture of the characteristics of each people in the school. Administers, counselors and teachers will be greatly benefited in the work of guidance and instruction.It can do justice to pupils.It will provide a continuous feedback for undertaking diagnostic and remedial teaching.Examination based on mere rote memory of the students can be avoided.It will motivate learners to actively participate in both curricular and co-curricular activities.

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