Module III methods/Strategies of Teaching History

3.1 
Meaning of Evaluation
Evaluation, assessment and testing are used to mean the same thing in this unit. Evaluation in 
a school setting is the process of assessing achievement and to encourage and instill 
confidence in the right direction. It is a way by which the teacher determines the extent to 
which learning had actually taken place. In other words, evaluation is carried out to assess 
the extent to which set objectives have been achieved and to effect necessary changes for 
improvement. Tests, examinations and assignments are usually conducted to find out to what 
extent students have been able to learn the factual knowledge or information being taught to 
them. On the other hand, evaluation is carried out to determine the extent to which stated 
objectives have been accomplished. 
3.2 
Purpose of Evaluation 
Evaluation is very indispensable in History. In fact every lesson in history course must be 
evaluated. Why then do we evaluate? 
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To asses the effectiveness of instruction. i.e. to check the effectiveness or
quality of teaching. 
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To asses the effectiveness of instructional materials such as textbooks,
teaching aids and other resources for teaching and learning. 
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To determine to what extent students have learned what they are expected to 
learn. 
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Evaluation gives the students a clue as to how well he is doing in relation to
his classmates. 
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Parents gain first hand information on their children’s performance. 
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Evaluation helps to give the designer of the course important feedback
information necessary for the purpose of amending, modifying, changing,
accepting or rejecting the entire curriculum package. 
3.3 
Self-Assessment Exercise
In your own words, define evaluation. 

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