Manama:The Ministry of Education has initiated a specialized training workshop focused on assessment methods for Grade 8 students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). This workshop aligns with the commencement of the program's first cohort in the current academic year.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikha Latifa bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Director of the Evaluation and Performance Directorate at the Ministry of Education, stated that the workshop is part of ongoing initiatives to enhance student assessment systems. The goal is to improve the quality of assessments in schools implementing the IB Middle Years Programme, ensuring the accuracy and objectivity of measuring students' academic performance and achievements.
Shaikha Latifa bint Ibrahim further elaborated that the workshop aims to deepen teachers' understanding of the programme's objectives, assessment criteria, and evaluation methods. It covers assessment regulations, processes for recording grades, determining achievement levels, and calculating scores, all in line with programme requirements. The training emphasizes practical applications to standardize and enhance the effectiveness of assessment practices.
The four-day workshop, organized by the Evaluation and Performance Directorate in collaboration with the School Affairs Sector and the Education and Learning Policies Development Sector, is designed for 38 teachers from all schools implementing the Middle Years Programme. The sessions are arranged according to subject areas.
