Evaluation, Principles, Scope
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The meaning of Evaluation is the action or the result of evaluate. Which means to detect the positive and negative aspects of someone or something and decide on this basis the performance and effectiveness, especially in comparison to other people or other things.
The Evaluation is an important aspect of the educational process of Shaolin Culture and Arts , which seeks to ascertain the achievement of defined educational objectives. Despite the fact that many are not aware of the examinations inthe concept of Evaluation, it is a historical tradition of Shaolin Temple.
Generally, the Evaluation of male and female students takes into consideration the specific social-cultural and educational conditions.
The specific objectives of the evaluation may be summarized as follows:
1. Monitoring of progress in the areas of knowledge and skills acquisition and in the area of principles and values cultivation.
2. Monitoring the development of the personality of the male and female Student.
3. Support to the male and female Student.
4. Enhancing the male and femal Student through communication and cooperation between masters and parents or guardians.
PRINCIPLES OF EVALUATION
The evaluation of male and female Students is based on the following fundamental principles:
Reliability Objectivity Validity
The Evaluation of male and female Student:
Is an essential mobilizing and feedback factor for male and female Students and Masters.
It is an ongoing, dynamic process, which is incorporated into the overall educational process aimed at its upgrade and optimization.
It is not an end in itself, does not amount to "examination", not a monitoring mechanism with time-limited measure.
The principle of all-round assessment of the presence of the male and female Student in order to diagnose weaknesses and strengthen capabilities.
The correlation of the evaluation results with personalized training program, or special educational need of the male and female Student.
Constitutes an informal hand, but basic, supportive structure for the promotion and reciprocal trust and exchange of experience.
The methos of Evaluation for the male and female Student are compatible with the objectives, methods and procedures that define the Curricula of the Hellenic Shaolin Cuktural Center. So, they help to strengthen the efficiency of the education system.
For these reasons, we believe that in a modern evaluation system, must be preceded by the learning incentives that enhance the self-esteem of male and female Student, encourage their efforts and define their interests.
Evaluation Conferences scope
We monitor male and female Student progress and identify learning capabilities or weaknesses compared to earlier performance.
We focus on individualized evaluation avoiding standardized comparison procedures.
We highlight the "learning identity" in every male and female Student, considering the individual way and pace of learning, the stage of his physical development, but also the opportunities offered by the socio-economic environment.
We aim to develop the responsibility, critical and creative spirit cultivation, the ability to solve problems.
We promote the combined, interdisciplinary and holistic approach to knowledge and the Shaolin Culture arts through the use of new technologies.
Evaluation is a continuous dynamic process built into the operation of the ®Greek Shaolin Cultural Organization, to improve the quality of educational work of all of us. With the Evaluation we try to establish "evaluation culture", which is based on the production and use of educational evidence linked to the insertion, promotion and consolidation of a 'culture of trust', based on the development of responsibility and cooperation between male and female Students, student and Masters.