Evaluations
in education can simply be referred to as making a precise judgment. To making
a judgment is to confirm value. Evaluation can be a systematic process to
separate the valuable from worthless (Cowen, 1996). Different educational
aspects can be evaluated to review and enhance the learning they are
endeavoring to facilitate. In addition, Cowen (1996) emphasizes that evaluations
are carried to demonstrate effectiveness to funders and other stakeholders, and
to provide a measure of performance for marketing purposes.
The
Education Supervision and Quality Improvement Section (ESQIS) of Ministry of
Education (MoE) is responsible for improving the quality of the teaching and
learning process in all the schools (MoE, 2014). Teams of internal and
external supervision are mobilized to implement their schools monitoring
and evaluation programmes. The evaluation concentrates on five main areas
- · Standard of students
- · Teaching and learning
- · Leadership and academic management of the schools
- · Financial management
- · Infrastructure and physical learning environment of the school
As for
the evaluation of leadership and academic management of the schools, ESQIS
is responsible to provide necessary training and guidance to school managers and
strengthen the internal supervision of schools (MoE, 2014). With the feedback
collected from the 4 other areas of evaluation, ESQIS provide constructive
feedback for the school administrator on the performance of school
administrators in managing students learning. According to (MoE, 2014), professional
advancement seminars, workshops, induction, online programmes, and content
upgrading courses are initiated by ESQIS for the school leaders. Moreover,
after the evaluation, promotions to exceptional leaders are given as an
appreciation to their management.
References
Cowen, R. (1996). The Evaluation of Higher Education Systems. Kogan Page Limited:
London
Ministry of
Education. (2014). Leadership and Managemnt. Retreived on May 26, 2014 from http://www.moe.gov.mv/assets/upload/LEADERSHIP_AND_MANAGEMENT.pdf
Hi Aisher - I've noticed that aspects of research are not being considered in the list of evaluation areas, is it right? Let me know your thoughts on this. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYes Lenice, you are right.
ReplyDeleteIn Maldives research is given minimum attention. Even Maldivian studying in abroad find it very difficult. Because it is difficult find evidence for our arguments.
Recently (2012) a research center was established in VC. even than the center is not very active. I do not think there is any research journal. When we look at studies relating to Maldives, most of the time its a foreigner who has done the research.