SPARK: SKILL BASED PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT & RESEARCH BASED KNOWLEDGE- APPROACH FOR IMPROVING QUALITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN INDIA

ABSTRACT

There has to be an immediate adjustment in the process used to evaluate students at higher education institutions. In the majority of institutions, evaluation of students is still done at the conclusion of the academic year using a single standardised exam. Students are evaluated on the basis of this single test for their subject knowledge and conceptual clarity, and they are then given a mark sheet and certificate to use when applying for jobs. The Ratta method was given more weight in the Indian examination system, which is a fundamental aw that requires immediate remedy. Since complete educational objectives like comprehension, critical and independent thinking, creativity, problem-solving ability, reflective thinking, skill development, and application of information in real life are overlooked, the memorising of content takes precedence. Numerous educational committees have drawn attention to this flaw. Examinees' anxiety and fear are further exacerbated by the "Ratta system," and occasionally this anxiety results in the usage of unfair test practises. Cramming is encouraged as a way to gain better grades across the Indian examination system, which leads to a pressured environment. This paper focuses on the application of such an assessment approach of student which is free from rote memorization and emphasises conceptual understanding, skill development and knowledge gained through search and analysis.