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Assessing the Unassessable: Breaking New Ground With Holistic Student Evaluations

Assessing the Unassessable: Breaking New Ground With Holistic Student Evaluations
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Author(s): Mohammed Borhandden Musah (Independent Researcher, Bahrain)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 19
Source title: Cutting-Edge Innovations in Teaching, Leadership, Technology, and Assessment
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Asma Khaleel Abdallah (Sharjah Education Academy, UAE), Ahmed Mohammed Alkaabi (United Arab Emirates University, UAE)and Rashid Al-Riyami (United Arab Emirates University, UAE)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0880-6.ch017

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Abstract

This chapter offers an in-depth analysis of holistic assessment frameworks in educational systems, accentuating the critical role of non-academic skills—including emotional intelligence, cognitive flexibility, and interpersonal communication—in student development. It acknowledges the inherent difficulties in quantifying such complex competencies and introduces cutting-edge, technology-driven evaluation techniques designed to seamlessly integrate into current educational practices. By examining real-world case studies, the narrative showcases how these progressive methodologies are being applied in diverse educational contexts. It underscores the imperative for educators to broaden their evaluative scope, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also develop the essential soft skills needed to navigate and succeed in the multifaceted challenges of the future. The chapter serves as a pivotal reference for stakeholders in education reform, advocating for a balanced approach to student assessment that aligns with the evolving demands of the 21st century.

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