Meaning and Definition- measurement , assessment and evaluation-Role of Assessment in Learning-as learning , for learning , of learning- Formative and Summative assessment-Purpose of Assessment-Principles of Assessment Practices-principles related to selection of methods for assessment , collection of assessment information, judging and scoring of student performances , summarization and interpretation of results , reporting of assessment findings

Assessment for learning in classroom Student evaluation in transmission-reception (Behaviourist) model of education- drawbacks - Changing assessment practices- Assessment in Constructivist approach - Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation- Projects, Seminars, Assignments, Portfolios; Grading - Types of assessment- practice based, evidence based, performance based, examination based - Practices of Assessment dialogue, Feedback through marking, peer and self –assessment.