Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 14: A five-day workshop and capacity-building programme on `Holistic Progress Card and Standardization of Question Paper Template’ under the PARAKH initiative by NCERT concluded today at the J&K Board of School Education (JKBOSE) Rehari Colony Jammu.
Prof Parikshat Singh Manhas, Chairman JKBOSE, graced the valedictory event as the chief guest, while Sudershan Kumar, Secretary JKBOSE, was guest of honour on the occasion.
In his valedictory address, Prof Parikshat Singh highlighted the multifaceted role of educators, stating that teaching is not the sole responsibility of educators as they are also tasked with evaluating students. He stressed that balanced question paper setting is a crucial element of the evaluation process.
Sudershan Kumar, Secretary JKBOSE, emphasized the significance of such initiatives, remarking: “Workshops like these play a vital role in fostering a vibrant assessment ecosystem, which is integral to holistic education.”
Dr Sudhir Singh, Director Academics, announced that similar workshops would be conducted in a cascade manner to further enhance the capacity of question paper setters across the board.
Earlier, Yasir H Sirwal, Deputy Director, presented a detailed report on the five-day workshop, expressing gratitude to the expert resource persons for their invaluable deliberations.
He explained that workshop was conducted to equip educators with the skills needed to design and develop a holistic progress card for the secondary stage. Two highly experienced and well-trained resource persons from PARAKH, NCERT, guided the participants throughout the program. The training focused on creating progress cards that not only assess academic performance but also consider the awareness, sensitivity, and creativity of students, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of their development. Additionally, the educators were trained in the art and science of designing balanced question papers. This involved understanding how to cater to the diverse learning needs and abilities of all types of students, ensuring fairness and inclusivity. The workshop emphasized innovative assessment practices and equipped educators with tools to enhance the learning process while maintaining a student-centric approach.
Dr Romesh Kumar, Incharge Principal and Promila Koul, Lecturer gave their feedback on behalf of participating educators. Vote of thanks was delivered by Ashutosh Parashar, Academic Officer. The programme was anchored by Sugandh, Academic Officer.
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