The CBSE conducted a one-day Capacity Building Programme at St. Columba's School on 14th September 2019. The topic for the workshop was- ‘Secondary School Assessment’ and the resource persons from CBSE were Ms. Abha Jha and Ms. Neeta Rastogi.. There were 38 educators from schools across Delhi-NCR, in attendance, at the session. The participants included 29 teachers from our school.
The workshop focused on the recent changes in the assessment structure, challenges faced in the teaching-learning process, methods of evaluation, question paper pattern and evidences of assessment. The participants were divided into groups based on the subjects they teach. The session began with an interesting ice-breaking activity, in which a representative of each group was asked to present the expectations of his/ her group from the workshop. Each of the group members then introduced themselves to the others.
The workshop was carried forward by the speakers, who discussed the remodelled assessment structure for classes IX-X, with a focus on periodic tests, subject enrichment and notebook submissions. Participating teachers were acquainted with the different parts of internal assessments, syllabus pattern for examination and preparation of a balanced question paper. Handouts on periodic tests, preparation of question paper, notebooks, case study, preparing rubrics, subject enrichment activity and work education were distributed amongst all the groups. The handouts gave clarity on ways to conduct periodic tests, assess submission of notebooks and subject enrichment activities. The trainers successfully transformed the workshop into a highly interactive session. Many doubts relating to the frequency and marking of the periodic tests were clarified in the course of the session. Teachers engaged in active discussion with the resource persons and shared their experiences. Discussions on how teachers could implement new methods of teaching to enhance the academic growth of students, were also held. The workshop gave the educators an insight into effective planning and execution of innovative pedagogical practices. Teachers enjoyed the workshop as the lively manner in which the activities were conducted, kept them energized.
Report by:
Shashi kala Shaji ,Ranjana Chug
