Early Times Report
BARNOTI, Jan 10: Minerva Public School, Barnoti and Nav Adarsh Higher Secondary School, Kathua jointly organized a one-day academic workshop on "Competency-Based Assessment" at Barnoti. The workshop was aimed at enabling teachers to enhance their understanding and adapt to the changes and improvements introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The workshop focused on promoting modern assessment practices that move beyond rote learning and emphasize the evaluation of students' conceptual clarity, critical thinking, creativity, and real-life problem-solving skills. Teachers from both schools participated enthusiastically in the session. The resource person, Mr. Prabodh Sharma, an expert and Ex-Faculty of Rashtriya Military Schools, explained the concept and practical classroom implementation of competency-based assessment in an effective manner. Addressing the gathering, he stated, "NEP 2020 emphasizes learning outcomes rather than marks. Competency-based assessment helps students develop confidence, life skills, and a deeper understanding of concepts." Sheetal Sharma, Secretary, Minerva Educational Trust, appreciated the joint initiative and encouraged teachers to continuously update their teaching and assessment strategies in alignment with NEP 2020. |
