The story discusses a new approach to educational assessment as introduced after the publication of Professor Yashpal's "National Curriculum Framework" in 2005. This approach emphasizes significant changes in the evaluation methods from primary to postgraduate levels, focusing on understanding rather than rote memorization. Key aspects of this new approach include: 1. **Active Learning**: Students engage in hands-on activities that connect their learning to real-life experiences, fostering deeper understanding and curiosity. 2. **Creative Expression**: Activities such as storytelling, drama, singing, and various art forms encourage students to learn independently and creatively. 3. **Continuous Observation**: For grades 1 to 5, formal assessments are eliminated, and teachers assess students based on observation of their progress and skills development. 4. **Comprehension and Critical Thinking**: For grades 6 to 8, assessments include multiple-choice questions that test understanding and reasoning rather than just memory. 5. **Integrated Evaluation**: For grades 9 to 12, assessments are aligned with the Central Board of Secondary Education's evaluation methods, focusing on continuous and constructive assessment based on teacher observations. This educational paradigm aims to cultivate a more comprehensive, understanding-based approach to learning, moving away from traditional rote learning techniques.

by Dr. Yogendra Vyas in Gujarati Human Science

Writen by Dr. Yogendra Vyas

Category Human Science