Assessment of Skills beyond Traditional Tests

Time: August 29, 2025 at 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Venues: Venue 3 - Skills Bay Format: Panel Discussion

As the focus of education and hiring shifts from rote learning to real-world capability, there is a growing need to rethink how we assess skills. Traditional examinations often fall short in evaluating creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, digital fluency, and other critical 21st-century competencies. This session will explore innovative models for skill assessment—from portfolio evaluations and simulation-based testing to peer reviews, AI-enabled assessments, and on-the-job performance tracking.

Speakers

Diego Luna Bazaldua

Senior Education Specialist at The World Bank

Praveen Parameswaran Moderator

CEO, Lifology

Pundi Sriram

Chief Product Officer, The Hindu

Cdr. Vinod Sankar

Head Assessment, ASAP, Kerala

Benjamin Cook

Head of Assessment and Academic Development, English Score

Col. Santhosh Kumar

Vice President Skilling, Wadhwani Foundation