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Evaluation Reforms

Assessment Reports
Type
Nature Of activity performed or event observed
Advantage Develop a key transferable skill; Reports can involve a wide range of skills that are
otherwise hard to directly assess
Limitations Can be very time consuming for students; Using the same format and structure for a
range of reports may decrease their effectiveness
Suggested 1 per Semester(mostly in practical courses)
Frequency
Suggested Important to first teach report writing requirements and process.
Usage

Assessment Portfolios
Type
Nature Usually in practical courses to display an overview of the sessional work or some
creative endeavour
Advantage Can contain evidence of a wide range of skills and attributes; Can be very effective in
combination with a quick viva exam; portfolios can demonstrate progress in learning;
Portfolios can reflect students’ attitudes and individual strengths
Limitations Looking through portfolios can be time consuming; Hard to mark objectively;
Authenticity of evidence can sometimes be questioned
Suggested 1 per Semester
Frequency
Suggested Can be of various formats; Course instructor should specify some basic requirements
Usage for objectivity in assessment.

Assessment Dissertations
Type
Nature Detailed research based report
Advantage Individual work, allowing a student to demonstrate their understanding, creativity and
research skills
Limitations Assessment takes a long time; Subjectivity may creep in; Issues of structure and style
may overshadow assessment of the work
Suggested 1 per semester or year depending on the program level & credits (UG/PG)
Frequency
Suggested Should be assessed periodically as the work progresses; Assessment should include
Usage presentation followed by discussion & constructive suggestions before a panel and
others interested; External exam may be in the form of a viva or presentation.

Assessment a) Book Review b)Article Review, portal reviews etc
Type
Nature a) PG level b) UG / PG levels
Advantage Requires interpretation and evaluation; Opportunity to understand how experts
proceed; individual work allowing a student to demonstrate their understanding
Limitations Students need to be taught how to review; Difficult to find appropriate articles Once
in a semester in 1-2 courses
Suggested Topics should be based on students’ interests and usefulness; Students
Frequency
Suggested should be first exposed to good reviews and the basic requirements.
Usage

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