Views of Assessment and Evaluation Experts on Assessment and Evaluation Units in Schools

In this study, it was aimed to reveal the views of assessment and evaluation experts on assessment and evaluation units in schools. Participants were selected from the schools where the assessment and evaluation unit is located and from among the schools that the researchers could easily contact. In this context, seven assessment and evaluation experts were selected from schools where the unit existed as participants. In order to seek answers to the research problems, expert opinions were obtained through a semi-structured interview form and by interview technique. According to the results of the research, assessment and evaluation experts stated that traditional and complementary assessment and evaluation approaches are mostly used together in schools. According to another result, it was stated that an assessment and evaluation unit affected the behaviors of teachers, administrators, and parents positively. In teacher-administrator and teacher-parent relations, that this department provides objective data with unbiased evaluation provides an objective perspective on transferring shortcomings. In addition, it was concluded that the coordinated and harmonious relationship of this unit with other departments (such as the curriculum development unit and counseling unit) positively affects the school climate as it increases the quality of the school education policy and ensures that all educational activities are carried out systematically. In line with the results of the research, it is recommended that assessment and evaluation units be established in schools to coordinate with Assessment and Evaluation Centers.