Assessment and Evaluation of Learning in a Constructivist Paradigm

Abstract

The paper focuses on the characteristics of assessment in a constructivist learning environment, the purpose of assessment and evaluation in constructivist approach. The paper also focuses on the various assessment tools and process that are to be used in a constructivist teaching learning environment to continuously assess the students to further their learning. The paper discuses about Formative assessment, Alternative assessment ,Authentic assessment, the tools of assessment as concept map, portfolio ,rubric ,process of assessment as self assessment ,peer assessment and various other strategies that can be used in a constructivist paradigm.