MANAGING STUDENT ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES IN TEACHING COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR GRADE 6 ACCORDING TO COMPETENCY-BASED APPROACH: A STUDY AT SOME SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Abstract

This article presents the findings of research on the current situation and proposes solutions to improve the management of student assessment activities in teaching Grade 6 Computer Science based on a competency-based approach. On the grounds of theoretical perspectives on competency assessment and the roles of teachers and educational managers in educational reform, the authors conducted a practical survey at secondary schools using questionnaires for 45 teachers and 68 administrators. The results indicate while professional training and administrative guidance have received initial attention, several limitations remain, including inadequate infrastructure, a lack of guiding documents, teachers’ insufficient assessment capacity, and inconsistent management policies. Accordingly, the article proposes six solution groups: (1) Strengthen training and professional development for teachers on student assessment according to the NL approach; (2) Standardise a system of guidance documents and assessment support devices; (3) Improve the quality of professional activities in a practical and effective direction; (4) Promote the management and supervision role of the Board of Directors in assessment work; (5) Close coordination between the school and parents in the process of asessment change; and (6) Invest in facilities and apply information technology in assessment. These solutions aim to enable effective, authentic assessment practices aligned with the 2018 General Education Curriculum's competency-based orientation.