Assessment in Open and Distance Learning System (ODL): A Challenge
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International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)
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Assessment is an integral part of the learning process. The traditional practice of assessment has changed
to meet the need of the contemporary society. In this paper assessment strategies used in Open and Distance
Education are discussed and constructive suggestions are given to meet the challenges of assessment.
Recently we experience a paradigm shift in assessment both in face-to-face and ODL system. Content-based
testing has shifted to performance-based assessment. Assessment is no longer used for grading and certification,
rather it has linked with learning and skill development of the students. Instead of a single paper pencil
test, a variety of techniques and methods are being increasingly conducted. In this context assessment
in the ODL system has adopted a new shape to provide better assessment judgments to its students and
at the same time helping teachers and administrators. Coping with the changing scenario in ODL we face
challenges addressed extensively in this article.
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formative assessment; open and distance learning; open-book examination; personal contact programme; summative assessment; term-end examination