Assessment Of Hindi Language Competencies And LSRW Skills Of Middle Stage Students

Language competency plays a vital and crucial role in shaping the cognitive, social and academic development of any learner. Acquisition of different competencies leads to the better understanding of any language. This study focuses and assess on the Hindi Language Competencies of 8th standard students in Kendriya Vidyalaya Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, focusing on the 4 basic skills of language i.e. Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (LSRW) skills. The research employs a descriptive design with a sample of 34 students and a self-designed Hindi Language Competencies Test and Rubrics for the assessment. The findings indicate that a majority of students demonstrate good proficiency in Hindi, yet a significant portion struggles with specific skills, particularly listening and speaking. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions, such as structured listening exercises, interactive speaking activities, and enhanced reading and writing practices, to bridge proficiency gaps. Competency-based assessment models prove effective in identifying students' strengths and areas for improvement, emphasizing the necessity of shifting from traditional rote-based evaluation methods to more skill-oriented approaches. The research underscores the importance of integrating innovative pedagogical strategies and technological tools to enhance Hindi language learning among middle-stage students.