Exploring Teachers’ Assessment Competency based on National Professional Standards for Teachers in Punjab

Abstract

Within the context of National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST), the objective of the study was to explore Pakistan's national professional standards for teachers in order to determine assessment competencies of Pakistan's teachers. Quantitative methodology was used, 500 Public elementary teachers were sampled and an observation sheet was developed to collect data. It was found that the assessment competences were not good but rather inadequate. It was determined that 25.5% of teachers were at level 1 (Emerging Teacher), that 50.2% of the teachers were at level 2 (Developing Teacher), that 18.39% of the teachers were placed in the category of level 3 (Proficient Teacher), and that 6.8% of the teachers were found to be Accomplished Teachers. Further, difference on the basis of age and qualification were found meaningful. The results of this study will assist educators in improving their evaluation skills, which will ultimately improve the quality of education.