Reality of the evaluation of learning at the Catholic University of El Salvador

Abstract

He research presents an analysis of the reality of learning assessment at Universidad Católica de El Salvador. A qualitative approach was used, through interviews and focus groups, to analyze the way in which teachers and students understand evaluation and its purpose. Also, the most frequent activities used to evaluate learning at the University were pointed out. The findings reveal that both teachers and students understand that the assessment of learning responds to an educational purpose. This means that its objective is to assess the theoretical, practical and attitudinal learning acquired in a subject. In addition, that the evaluation activities fulfill this purpose when they are directly linked to the professional and social challenges of today.