The Evolution and Importance of Student-Centred Assessment in Modern Education

Authors

  • Tayyaba Tariq Mir Co-Director Curriculum Development, Arfa School for Emerging Technologies, Punjab, Pakistan.
  • Tanzeela Urooj Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Loralai, Loralai, Balochistan, Pakistan.
  • Shahzad Rasool Senior Headmaster, Government High School Jhoke Uttra, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56976/jsom.v3i4.118

Keywords:

Learning Assessment, Learning Environment Integrated Assessment, Student-Centred Evaluation, Learning Catalyst, Continuous Assessment

Abstract

This paper is based on the concept of examining the development and significance of the kinds of assessments that focus on students in present-day learning environments. This work examines the historical context of educational assessment from the oral tradition of the ancients to present-day standardized testing and reflects on the emergence of student-centred paradigms. The discussion also covers the advantages of these techniques, which incorporate higher participation, enhanced learning, and preparation for pragmatic problems, together with the issues encountered in the implementation of these techniques. The paper describes real-life examples of successful use across various learning contexts and looks at potential future developments, including AI-facilitated assessments and virtual environments as learning simulations. If these questions are touched on, it is possible to ask questions about ethics and policy consequences: equity, protection of privacy, and adherence to educational norms. This paper examines how student-centred assessment has applied a solution to several restraining factors of global education, including workforce development and the promotion of global citizenship. The conclusion re-emphasizes the capacity and potential of assessment for improving efficiency, fairness, and the learning experience when learning is placed at the centre. Therefore, this paper confirms that practitioners, educators, policymakers, and researchers should come together to enhance the definition and implementation of these practices in their rightful places, recognizing their importance in preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century.

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Published

2024-10-23

How to Cite

Mir, T. T. ., Urooj, T. ., & Rasool, S. . (2024). The Evolution and Importance of Student-Centred Assessment in Modern Education. Journal of Social &Amp; Organizational Matters, 3(4), 29–45. https://doi.org/10.56976/jsom.v3i4.118

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