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| MIER College of Education organises workshop on Novel Methods of Assessment | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 6: The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of MIER College of Education, in collaboration with IIT Jammu, organised an interactive workshop on Novel Methods of Assessment at the college campus on 6th September 2025. The event aimed at equipping faculty with innovative alternatives to traditional examinations, focusing on practical, student-centric approaches to evaluation.
The workshop commenced with a warm welcome address by Prof. Adit Gupta, Principal, MIER College of Education, who emphasised the significance of reimagining assessment to develop creativity, critical thinking, and holistic learning among students. He highlighted the importance of aligning assessment strategies with contemporary educational needs.
This was followed by an introduction and overview by Dr. Amitash Ojha, Assistant Professor and the Head of the Department (HoD) of Humanities & Social Sciences at IIT Jammu. He outlined the objectives of the workshop and stressed the importance of moving beyond conventional modes of testing to incorporate innovative, reflective, and learner-centered methods.
An engaging icebreaker activity, "Best and Worst Assessment I Ever Took," encouraged participants to reflect on their personal experiences with examinations and set the tone for the day's deliberations. The technical sessions were conducted by the faculty of IIT Jammu, who shared diverse and practical strategies for transforming assessment practices.
The first session on Project-Based Assessment was led by Dr. Garima Singh, Assistant Professor, who emphasised designing real-world projects aligned with learning outcomes. Faculty members shared ideas for mini-projects relevant to their disciplines, reinforcing the idea that projects enhance creativity, problem-solving, and application of knowledge.
In the second session, Dr. Ankita Yadav, Assistant Professor, spoke on Peer and Self-Assessment, underlining the role of collaborative rubric-making and reflective practices. Participants compared self and peer assessments, discovering how these assessments can empower learners to take ownership of their progress.
The third session on Gamification and Digital Tools, conducted by Dr. Shafkat Shafi Dar, Assistant Professor, showcased engaging platforms like Kahoot and Mentimeter. A live demonstration highlighted how technology can make assessments interactive, motivating, and data driven.
The fourth session on Creative Assessment by Dr. Ankit Kathuria, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, introduced alternatives such as digital storytelling and video presentations by students. Faculty brainstormed ways to integrate these methods into their subjects, reinforcing that creativity develops critical thinking and communication.
A group activity challenge followed, where teachers in their respective groups picked a topic and brainstormed how it could be assessed through a creative format.
The workshop concluded with a reflection exercise where participants pledged to adopt at least one new assessment method in their classrooms in the coming month. Dr. Amitash Ojha summarised the key learnings. The formal proceedings ended with a vote of thanks by Ms. Jasleen Mohial, Coordinator IQAC, who acknowledged the efforts of the resource persons and the enthusiastic participation of faculty members.
The workshop was marked by active participation, insightful discussions, and practical demonstrations, leaving faculty members inspired to reimagine assessment practices to make learning more meaningful and student-centered. |
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