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MODULE Four: Evaluation in History
Unit I: Meaning and Importance/Purpose of Evaluation in History
Content
1.0
Introduction
2.0
Objectives
3.0 Meaning and Purpose of Evaluation
3.1
Meaning of Evaluation
3.2
Purpose of Evaluation
3.3
Self Assessment Exercise
4.0
Conclusion
5.0
Summary
6.0
Tutor-Marked Assignment
7.0
References and Further Readings
1.0 Introduction
The 1
st
three modules earlier discussed centered
on the overview of history,
dimensions of
planning in teaching history, methods and instructional materials in teaching history. In this
module attempts will be made to examine evaluation in history. What has a beginning must
have an end. The only way to end your teaching activity is to evaluate the entire exercise.
Hence, the need for this last module which commences with
a unit that addresses the
meaning, and importance/purpose of evaluation in History.
This is based on the principle that says the teaching process is
never complete without the
evaluation process. It then means that evaluation in history is also an important ingredient for
a teacher in any teaching activity. It is for this reason that this unit will be dedicated to the
meaning and purpose of evaluation in History.
2.0
Objectives
By the end of this unit, you should be able to:
(i)
Define evaluation.
(ii)
List and explain the purposes of evaluation in history.