Shifting towards Value-added Assessment:Evolution of Student Evaluation Models in Vocational Education Supported by Digital Technology
Traditional student evaluation in vocational education,which is dominated by an outcome-oriented logic,emphasizes external discipline but neglects self-discipline;it is mandatory with a performance-based orientation in terms of developmental space.In terms of evaluation methods,a single evaluation model remains mainstream,and in terms of evaluation content,it shows a simple standardization.This leads to a deviation in the path towards comprehensive development of students in vocational education.With the support of digital technology,a value-added evaluation system based on big data and artificial intelligence,oriented towards the common interests of students,respecting students'autonomy in individual development,and strengthening the continuity of students'professional growth can help comprehensively evaluate the incremental progress in the overall development of students in vocational education in terms of academic performance and other quality competencies.The formation mechanism of value-added evaluation of vocational education students can be considered from two aspects:the theoretical level,where the construction of a value-added evaluation system for vocational education students supported by digital technology is concerned,and the practical level,where strengthening the comprehensive support of data for value-added evaluation of vocational education students is concerned.Its operational mechanism requires relying on the support of technology-network-standards,working together with multiple stakeholders,focusing on four aspects:platform architecture,action networks,model construction,and evaluation feedback.