Assessment for Learning (English)

Author: Dr. Sanjeev Sharma

Dr. Sanjeev Sharma has written this book for the B.Ed Core Course: Assessment for Learning (AFL), a compulsory paper taught in the 2nd Semester of most NCTE-approved B.Ed programs across India. Universities may also title this course as Assessment and Evaluation, Learning Assessment, or Educational Assessment, and this book aligns perfectly with all these syllabus structures.

This English edition explains the complete shift from traditional examination-based evaluation to continuous and comprehensive assessment, which is now a fundamental requirement in modern teaching. It helps future teachers understand how assessment improves learning rather than merely measuring it.

The book covers all major components of the official B.Ed Assessment for Learning syllabus, including:

• Meaning, nature, and purpose of assessment

• Difference between measurement, evaluation, and assessment

• Types of assessments: formative, summative, diagnostic, and remedial

• Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)

• Tools and techniques of assessment (tests, checklists, portfolios, rubrics, observations, etc.)

• Feedback mechanisms and their role in improving learning

• Assessing diverse learners and planning fair evaluation

• Question paper construction and item analysis

It explains how teachers can use assessment not just to test students, but to understand their progress, identify learning gaps, and improve teaching strategies. The book also connects assessment practices with modern educational policies.

This book is widely used in the following B.Ed subjects:

• Assessment for Learning (AFL) – Core Paper, 2nd Semester

• Assessment and Evaluation – Foundation module

• Learning Assessment components in pedagogy courses

• Practical training in classroom testing and evaluation

Overall, this book provides a strong foundation in modern assessment practices, making it essential for students studying the Assessment for Learning course in English medium.