Relationship of elements and evaluation methods in the teaching of Biology, Bosnian language and literature and English language

Abstract

Monitoring, evaluation and assessment of students' knowledge are inseparable processes that subject teachers apply almost daily in their educational work. Experiences from teaching practice point to the fact that the evaluation of student achievements is one of the most sensitive areas of a teacher's work. The processes of assessment, evaluation and reporting on student achievements are often in the focus of the professional public and as such are the subject of numerous discussions and misunderstandings. The biggest shortcomings of the evaluation system in the area of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton at the level of primary education are the absence of clear criteria according to which student achievements and the desired level of objectivity are evaluated, which leads to encouraging negative patterns of motivation and learning among students. Evaluating students in class is a complex process, and in that process teachers can help themselves and students only if they create an effective system of recording, monitoring and checking students’ knowledge and skills within their subject. The paper describes in detail the essential elements of the evaluation process, namely evaluation methods, sources used in the evaluation process, evaluation and assessment criteria. This paper presents the knowledge and thoughts of the authors, through clear presentations of concrete examples for improving the process of monitoring, checking and evaluating students’ knowledge in the teaching of Biology, Bosnian language and literature, and English language, based on modern reform requirements.