Topic: Evaluation in Secondary School
Secondary
Education (Brief Introduction)
Secondary education is a continuation of primary education and is intended to prepare learners to become members of society which have the capability to interact mutually with their social, cultural and natural environment, and to develop further their ability in their working environment or higher education. Secondary education comprises general education, vocational education, special education, and religious education
Students admitted in secondary education must have completed primary education and have the required ability. Secondary school graduates who meet specific requirements may continue to higher education.
Secondary school administrators include a School Principal and one or more Deputy Principals. These school administrators are assisted by a number of teachers and administrative/support staff.
Objectives
1.
To prepare the students for the world of work, as well as pursuit of
professional and specialized education.
2.
To develop the personality of students as enlightened citizens of an Islamic
State and peace, loving citizens of the world at large.
3.
To ensure that all boys and girls, who are desirous of entering secondary
education, are not deprived of their basic right because of non-availability of
the schools.
4.
To design a system of recruitment, training and selection of teachers in such a
way that well-qualified and trained teachers are available for all subjects
offered at secondary level.
5.
To prepare and-make available such teaching-learning material which makes
learning rewarding and attractive.
6.
To introduce a system of evaluation which emphasizes learning of concepts
and discourages rote memorization.
7.
To remove ambiguities and contradictions in the operation of 3-tier system of
education and design rules, regulations and practices that ensure smooth
functioning of the system.
8.
To adopt a balanced approach towards integration of technical/vocational
education and evolve a system, which is cost-effective and practicable.
Evaluation
in Secondary School
Student final evaluation is administered in order to give students certificates. This kind of evaluation is conducted nationally in order to assess the quality of education in order to develop and improve the high school.
The evaluation of curriculum implementation is conducted to assess the relevance between school curriculum and the basis, function, and objectives (of the school as well as the national education), and the students’ ability, and the demand for societal changes.
Evaluation of teachers and other educational professionals is conducted to assess their professional capability and competence. The result of this evaluation is used for the following purposes:
The evaluation of secondary school as a whole unit is conducted to assess the management of educational activities. This kind of evaluation includes institutional aspects, curriculum, students, teachers and other educational professionals, facilities and infrastructure, administration, and conditions of the school in general. Evaluation findings will be used to improve the schools and determine accreditation level.
The evaluators are teachers, school principals, supervisors, and other educational professionals. Teachers are obliged to assess students’ learning activities and progress as well as curriculum implementation under their authority and responsibility. School principals are obliged to assess and guide the curriculum implementation, teachers and other educational professionals, and utilization of the facilities and infrastructure under their authority and responsibility. Supervisors are obliged to assess and guide educational provision in secondary schools under their authority and responsibility. Other educational professionals are obliged to assess implementation of activities under their individual responsibilities. Secondary education caretakers are obliged to assess and guide all educational activities under their responsibility.
Accreditation
of Secondary School
Accreditation is an assessment of secondary schools administered by the government as well as the community to determine the level of the schools. A number of criteria are used to classify schools into certain levels.
The assessment to determine accreditation is conducted by a body appointed by the Minister of Education and Culture. This body consists of the components of the Government and the community.
Assessment & Evaluation in Secondary
Education (National
Education Policy) (An Overview)
1. Assessment items and
question banks in school subjects for Classes IX-XII will be developed by the
end of the year for monitoring the teaching-learning process and the
achievement of the child. This will ensure uniform quality and standards.