Enesehindamisi

Enesehindamisi is an Estonian term that refers to the process of individuals evaluating their own attributes, performance, or learning against defined criteria. It is used in education, training, and professional development to support self-regulated learning and personal growth. Self-assessment can be formative or summative and is typically carried out with tools such as rubrics, rating scales, reflective journals, portfolios, checklists, and goal-setting records. Its aim is to increase metacognition by encouraging learners to articulate strengths, identify gaps, set goals, and monitor progress.

The practice requires explicit criteria and some training to improve reliability. Potential biases include overestimation or underestimation of abilities, halo effects, or social desirability. To mitigate these, institutions may use calibrated rubrics, structured assessment processes, and triangulation with external assessments or peer feedback. When implemented effectively, enesehindamisi can foster autonomy, motivation, and learner accountability, while providing educators with insight into student understanding and development.

In broader contexts, self-assessment is a component of lifelong learning and can be applied to skills, competencies, or emotional and professional growth. It is often complemented by external feedback and performance data to provide a fuller picture of learning outcomes.