Study of aspects and factors for qualitative-descriptive assessment for multi-base classes I elementary school Perspective of aims and approaches

Abstract

Background and Purpose: In response to the negative consequences of the traditional evaluation system and its reform, the Supreme Council of Education has replaced older methods with descriptive evaluation. Despite the good reception of this method, like any other innovation, it has faced challenges and criticism. Therefore, the purpose of the present study, is to study aspects and factors of qualitative -descriptive evaluation for multi-base elementary course from perspective of aims and approaches. Methods: Study method is qualitative approach and theoretical method for new risen data base. Participants were educational development assessment specialists, educational science specialists, curriculum and educational psychologist from all universities of the country and also staff managers of ministry of education in elementary education (whom had at least three indicated works in area of assessment, teaching in multi-base classes). considering the nature of this subject, theoretical targeted sampling was used. For analyzing data base of new risen approach in this study, open, theoretical and selective coding were used in this order. Results: results show that qualitative-descriptive evaluation must be process oriented with structuralism approach and be spread on multi-bases of student’s life as in all aspects, areas and dimensions. Conclusion: reporting structure to be qualitative and cause mental health growth and evade competitive environment and the multi-level final exams should be changed to multi-participatory exams.