Teaching of Environmental Studies (EVS)
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With reference to the objectives and characteristics of 'Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation' (CCE) at the primary level in the teaching-learning process of Environmental Studies (EVS), consider the following statements:
- 1. The main objective of CCE in EVS at the primary level is to assess only the cognitive development of students through written examinations so that their performance can be compared with students of other schools.
- 2. Under the continuous process of evaluation in EVS, the practical skills of students, their observation during field visits, and their participation in group projects should be continuously assessed.
- 3. Comprehensive evaluation includes only formal co-scholastic skills of students, while qualitative aspects such as their personal values, sensitive attitude towards the environment, and social participation are excluded from this process.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect because the objective of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) in EVS at the primary level is not merely assessing cognitive development through written exams, but includes the holistic development of the child covering cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. The goal of CCE is to discourage rote learning and improve the learning process.
Statement 2 is correct because EVS is a practical and experiential subject. Continuous assessment of students' field visits, observation skills, understanding of the natural and social environment, and active participation in group projects must be an essential part of evaluation.
Statement 3 is incorrect because comprehensive evaluation assesses all aspects of a student's personality, which completely includes not just co-scholastic skills but also qualitative aspects like personal values, environmental sensitivity, and social participation. Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.
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