An online workshop ‘Relative Grading: Moderation of Marks’ was organised by the Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput for the faculty members on May 28.
Eminent Professor in Centre for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad Prof Meena Hariharan acted as the chief resource person at the workshop along with Dr Meera Padhy and Dr CV Usha as other resource persons of Centre for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad. Vice-Chancellor of CUO Prof I Ramabrahmam inaugurated the workshop and mentioned about the essence of moderation which is an essential part of ensuring integrity in assessment tasks. Prof. Hariharan highlighted the importance of moderation to optimize the relative grading. She, in conversation with other resource persons interacted with the participants and facilitated the workshop by conducting group activities. The interactions were helpful for the faculty members of CUO and the workshop provided participants with new skills, information and a sense of accomplishment. Dr Ramendra Kumar Parhi coordinated the programme and Controller of Examinations Dr Ram Shankar extended a vote of thanks.