New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to introduce an assessment, evaluation and research centre for teachers. CBSE will soon establish the centre with a partner organization under public private partnership (PPP) mode. The main objective of the proposed centre is to empower teachers as well as to generate an effective teaching environment.
The proposed centre is anticipated to promote international capabilities and resources for its schools and teachers. In addition, it will institute best practices in school-based assessment, entrance examinations, conduct research into policies and programmes, which can improve teaching quality and strengthen student learning.
Moreover, these policies or programmes might include adapting, developing assessments and related resources, defining assessment frameworks, professional learning, teacher evaluation, professional recruitment among others. As per sources, the centre might seek financial grants and funds from international bodies and agencies.