A three-day workshop on Educational Evaluation for faculty of higher education was conducted at Mokokchung College of Teacher Education (MCTE) from February 25 to 27.
The workshop aimed at critically examining existing evaluation practices and strengthening assessment competence among faculty members in higher education institutions.
A total of 27 faculty members participated in the program, including 17 from government colleges and 10 from private colleges, reflecting representation from diverse institutions across the state.
The sessions were resourced by the faculty of MCTE, drawing on their academic expertise and professional experience. The workshop focused on developing a clear conceptual understanding of educational evaluation and enhancing participants’ skills in designing effective assessment tools.
Deliberations examined how evaluation is currently practiced, why conventional methods continue to dominate, and how these practices influence teaching-learning processes and student outcomes.
Key areas covered included understanding the purpose and scope of educational evaluation, formulating clear learning outcomes, aligning assessment with curricular objectives, constructing valid and reliable evaluation tools, and interpreting assessment results for academic decision-making.
Through interactive discussions and hands-on practice sessions, participants were encouraged to identify gaps in current systems and to rethink assessment as a tool for learning rather than merely for certification. The workshop also sought to initiate broader academic conversations on reforming evaluation practices in higher education.
Participants described the program as a refreshing academic experience that helped strengthen foundational concepts of educational evaluation. One participant termed it a first-of-its-kind initiative in the state focusing specifically on assessment and evaluation in higher education, while also stressing that educational frameworks such as Bloom’s Taxonomy are equally relevant beyond school education.
The workshop concluded by underscoring the need for urgent attention to educational evaluation in the context of evolving educational goals and increasing learner diversity, highlighting the importance of more meaningful, transparent, and development-oriented assessment practices.