THE ROLE OF FORMATIVE EVALUATION IN DEVELOPING SOCIOCULTURAL COMPETENCE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL LEARNERS

In an increasingly globalized world, developing sociocultural competence among middle school learners is a crucial educational goal. Sociocultural competence encompasses the ability to interact effectively and appropriately with people of diverse cultural backgrounds, an essential skill in multicultural societies. Formative evaluation, a continuous assessment approach that emphasizes feedback and improvement, plays a pivotal role in fostering this competence. This article explores the theoretical foundation of sociocultural competence, the significance of formative evaluation, and practical strategies for its integration into middle school curricula.