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THE IMPORTANCE OF A CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH IN
PREPARING FUTURE TEACHERS FOR STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Boymirzayev Farxodjon Rakhmatjon o‘g‘li
Lecturer at the International Institute of Food Technology and Engineering
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16717380
In modern pedagogy, the quality indicators of education are determined not
only by the level of knowledge transmission but also by the students' ability to
apply acquired knowledge in practice, their independent thinking skills, and the
alignment of assessment with their individual development trajectories. This
situation demands a fundamental reform of the educational assessment system.
Especially in preparing future teachers for assessment activities, traditional
approaches are gradually losing their effectiveness. From this perspective,
assessment methods based on the constructivist approach are gaining
increasing relevance. The constructivist approach is an educational paradigm
that views the learner as an active constructor of knowledge rather than a
passive recipient. It emphasizes that knowledge should not be accepted in a
ready-made form but constructed independently through personal experience,
interaction, and reflective thinking.
Assessment grounded in the constructivist approach is not merely a tool for
monitoring or assigning grades but is considered an essential and integral part
of the teaching and learning process. In this approach, assessment:
-Helps to understand and support the student's learning process and
cognitive development;
-Fosters learner autonomy by promoting self-assessment, peer assessment,
and reflective practices;
-Enables the identification and support of the learner’s personal
development trajectory through diagnostic and formative assessment tools;
-Involves tools such as rubrics, portfolios, project-based assessments, and
the analysis of problem-solving situations.
This type of assessment fosters the development of metacognitive thinking,
critical reasoning, social interaction, and a sense of responsibility in students.
Through constructivist assessment, the teacher not only evaluates learning
outcomes but also manages the learning process itself and monitors the
dynamics of students’ progress. In this sense, constructivist assessment serves
as a practical embodiment of the learner-centered approach in modern
education. According to constructivist theory, knowledge emerges through the
interaction of new experiences with a learner’s prior knowledge, and each
learner constructs their own unique system of understanding. Constructivism,
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rooted in the ideas of thinkers such as John Dewey, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky,
and Jerome Bruner, emphasizes the importance of personal experience, active
participation, and social interaction in the construction of knowledge (Duffy &
Cunningham, 1996; Fosnot, 2005). In international literature, the constructivist
approach to assessment is seen as a means to transform learners into active
participants in the evaluation process, to develop metacognitive skills, and to
cultivate a culture of self-assessment (Black & Wiliam, 1998; Shepard, 2000).
Russian researchers such as S. Ya. Batyshev, I. S. Atamanchuk, T. I. Shamova, and
V. A. Slastyonin have discussed the didactic potential of educational assessment
and its effectiveness within learner-centered environments. Meanwhile, Uzbek
scholars (R. To‘xtasinova, M. Normurodova, Z. Murodova, M. Ro‘ziyeva) have
focused primarily on assessment types, test theory, individual approaches, and
portfolio assessment methods. However, analysis reveals the following issues:
-A lack of specific methodological models for organizing assessment
activities from a constructivist perspective;
-Insufficient development of future teachers’ competencies in organizing
peer assessment, self-assessment, and reflective analysis;
-A shortage of instructional materials and training resources for designing
assessment tools based on the constructivist approach.
Based on these findings, we argue that it is necessary to develop
methodological recommendations aimed at forming in future teachers the
competence to apply a constructivist approach to student assessment. To
achieve this goal, the following tasks should be addressed:
-Analyze theoretical sources related to assessment based on
constructivism;
-Identify the readiness of future teachers for conducting assessment;
-Develop a model for designing assessment tools based on the
constructivist approach.
Below is a proposed structured model for organizing future teachers’
assessment activities from a constructivist perspective. This model integrates a
step-by-step approach with constructivist principles and methodological tools.
"Reflective-Constructivist Assessment Model"
Goal of the model: To develop in future teachers the ability to approach
assessment from a constructivist perspective and to foster a culture of learner-
centered, growth-oriented evaluation.
Core principles:
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1. Subject–subject interaction – the teacher and student are equal
participants in the learning process.
2. Metacognitive activity – learners manage their own learning through self-
awareness, evaluation, and reflection.
3. Multi-dimensional assessment – includes peer assessment, self-
assessment, formative and diagnostic approaches.
4. Creative and contextual approach – assessment is based on real-life,
relevant, and subject-specific contexts.
Model Stages and Components
Stage
Content
Methodological
Activity
Tools
Motivation and
problem setting
Understanding that
assessment is more
than just "grading"
Creating
constructivist
problem situations,
motivational
questions
Q&A, problem-based
questions,
case
studies
Studying assessment
theory
Constructivist
analysis
of
assessment (rubrics,
portfolios, formative
assessment)
Small-group
analysis,
studying
articles,
creating
concept maps
Texts, tables and
diagrams,
didactic
materials
Design of
assessment tools
Designing
subject-
specific assessment
tools
(rubric,
formative journal)
Developing
assessment
tools,
creating evaluation
criteria
Google Forms, Word,
Excel,
rubric
templates
Simulation and
experimentation
Applying assessment
tools in near-real
classroom situations
Acting as the
teacher,
giving
feedback, analysis
Role plays, evaluator
sheets
Reflection and
metadiagnosis
Analyzing
assessment activity
and developing a
personal
growth
plan
Self-assessment,
creating portfolios,
SWOT analysis
Reflective
journal,
evaluation
matrix,
diagnostic tests
Main assessment tools used in the model: rubric (based on descriptors),
peer evaluation sheet, reflective journal, portfolio (collection of achievements),
assessment project (case-based)
Outcome Indicators of the Model:
Ability of future teachers to design and justify assessments specific to their
subject area
Capacity to integrate reflection and feedback into assessment practices
Transition from subjective assessment to criterion-based evaluation
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Skills in analyzing one’s own and others’ learning activities
Conditions for implementing the model:
The course should be conducted using a constructivist approach
Use of project-based, problem-based, and interactive methods in the
learning process
Provision of seminars, training, and methodological support aimed at
fostering an assessment culture
This model plays a crucial role in equipping future teachers with the ability
to design assessment tools based on the constructivist approach. It contributes
to the development of an assessment culture within teacher training that aligns
with modern educational demands. The model also supports the identification,
analysis, and growth-oriented development of student knowledge. As a result,
future teachers acquire the skills to independently design subject-specific
assessment tools, develop the ability to monitor and manage students’ learning
trajectories through constructivist assessment, and reinforce their
understanding of objectivity, fairness, reflection, and developmental impact in
evaluation.
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