Nagaland University researchers launch inclusive education test
- Researchers Aseto Iralu Meyase and Prof Gyanendra Nath Tiwari developed the 50-item test.
- The assessment is based on the university's 'Creating an Inclusive School' B.Ed. course.
- Internal consistency improved to 0.727 after removing 10 poorly performing questions.
- The tool evaluates cognitive levels ranging from basic recall to complex analysis.
The report from the EdexLive desk was published from a wire feed on 9 November 2026.
This development aims to address a gap in teacher preparation by providing a tool to measure knowledge in inclusive education.
Test design based on B.Ed. Course-10 curriculum
The assessment was created in connection with Nagaland University’s B.Ed. Course-10, titled “Creating an Inclusive School”. Course-10, which is titled Creating an Inclusive School. This curriculum covers five specific areas, including special needs, education policies and provisions, inclusive classroom practices, and building support networks.
The pilot study examined the difficulty, discrimination, and overall consistency of the items.
The test includes questions designed to measure cognitive levels ranging from recall to application, analysis, and evaluation.
Improving test reliability through data analysis
This revision left a final set of 50 items for the assessment tool.
This increase in the Cronbach’s alpha score indicates higher reliability for the inclusive education test.
Addressing gaps in teacher education assessment
The new test aims to fill this specific gap.
This tool assists teacher-education institutions in identifying areas where trainees require further assistance. By measuring knowledge gaps, institutions can strengthen their programmes.
Evaluating cognitive levels in prospective teachers
The test covers five distinct areas to assess these different levels of thinking.
Results showed that questions requiring application and analysis performed better than those testing simple recall. Testing higher-order thinking is more useful for assessing future teachers.
Vice-Chancellor supports NEP 2020 alignment
He stated the study offers scope for strengthening B.Ed. programmes in Nagaland and the North-Eastern region.
Prof Patnaik called the development of a pilot-tested tool a significant step toward equitable, accessible, and quality learning for every student.
Prof Patnaik expressed hope that the findings would improve teacher education, promote inclusive classroom practices, and advance the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. He congratulated the researchers while reaffirming the university’s commitment to socially relevant research.
Limitations and future research requirements
The study does not prove that higher test scores translate into better teaching practices or student outcomes. Researchers emphasized that additional research is required to determine such effects.
This research will also investigate whether scores correspond with actual classroom practices.
The test aims to pinpoint shortcomings in teacher preparation and enhance classroom practices for learners with varied needs. While better teacher preparation could eventually lead to more inclusive classrooms, the current study has not proven that higher test scores improve teaching or student outcomes.
Potential for regional adaptation in Northeast India
Alignment with the university’s curriculum and local context helps evaluate the readiness of future teachers for inclusive classrooms in the state.
The initiative is linked to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which stresses preparing teachers for inclusive classrooms. The test is intended to reveal gaps in teacher preparation and reinforce classroom practices in alignment with this policy.
Each state has its own unique teacher-education context, making such adaptations a potential path for regional improvement.
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