Understanding Arts and Arts Education (Theory) Block : Art Education

5.5.3 HOW TO USE A PORTFOLIO FOR EVALUATION
Individual portfolio review should be a part of ongoing assessment throughout
the course. Teacher can evaluate through portfolio after a period of time or can
have a discussion session for peer evaluation. Portfolio can be a good instrument
for focusing on other’s work. It may be used for evaluation in many ways like;
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Teacher & parents
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Among student & peers
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Among teacher parents & student
Students responding to their own & their peer’s work is an important part of
evaluation. Discussing their work with others, help student to refine their art
expressions. Teacher may also encourage them to develop critical thinking & to
take responsibility for their own learning. This practice allows them to see
compiled direct evidence or real growth which can be a great source of satisfaction
and pride. Progress is readily apparent for every student. It is important to note
that challenging oneself personally and exploring new idea of working are essential
in artistic development. It should be made clear to all children that all of their
visual art work will be in that portfolio whether completed or not and will be
evaluated so that the child feel motivated to work hard.
5.7 LET US SUM UP
In this unit we started with the significance of evaluation & the objective of it.
The main purpose of evaluation is the diagnosis of deficiency in learning and
determining the interest for the art and getting knowledge of their growth. We
have discussed the indicators of evaluation in art. In teaching learning process,
the more accurately we judge our children, the more effective we will be in
directing their learning. The understanding of role of a teacher in procedure of
evaluation is very much needed, so in this chapter, we have tried to differentiate

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