Assessment in Health Professional Education

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This document only provides information for the academic year selected and does not form part of the student contract

School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2019-09-01

Module Leader:

Sara Eastburn

Version Number

2022.01

Learning Methods

Seminar

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Synopsis

This module aims to provide you with the opportunity to explore and develop your knowledge and understanding of current approaches to assessment. You will be supported to develop your role as a critical reflective practitioner and teacher in this area by undertaking and critically evaluating the purposes and methods of… For more content click the Read More button below.

This module aims to provide you with the opportunity to explore and develop your knowledge and understanding of current approaches to assessment. You will be supported to develop your role as a critical reflective practitioner and teacher in this area by undertaking and critically evaluating the purposes and methods of assessment. In addition, you will critically review and debate implications for education and training in relation to the developing academic, vocational and professional qualification structures.

The crucial role of assessment in the teaching and learning process is identified and appraised within the changing contexts in which health care education and training is taking place. In particular, the assessment implications for education and training will be critically reviewed and debated in relation to the developing academic, vocational and professional qualification structures.

Learning Strategy

There will be scheduled class-room sessions including lectures and presentations. The emphasis during lectures will be group discussions and academic debate managed by students. ‘Lecture’ notes with supporting PowerPoint presentations will be available via the VLE.

Outline Syllabus

• An examination of assessment philosophy, principles, issues and debates.• The role of assessment in relation to education quality assurance.• Different assessment strategies and methods and their links to the learning process.• Assessment strategies in the design of educational programmes.• The assessment of competence.• Assessment processes, monitoring and feedback.• Assessment,… For more content click the Read More button below.

• An examination of assessment philosophy, principles, issues and debates.
• The role of assessment in relation to education quality assurance.
• Different assessment strategies and methods and their links to the learning process.
• Assessment strategies in the design of educational programmes.
• The assessment of competence.
• Assessment processes, monitoring and feedback.
• Assessment, accountability and managing the failing student.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Critically analyse the conflicting principles that inform and influence a variety of assessment processes and practices.

Debate the strengths and weaknesses of different assessment strategies and approaches, and their links to assessment learning outcomes.

Critically apply a comprehensive understanding of accountability for assessment within health professional education and practice.

Critically evaluate assessment criteria and feedback mechanisms for individual learners’ learning styles and developmental needs.

Critically appraise and evaluate the evidence base to applied assessment strategies, methods and tasks.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written plan

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Presentation

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The generic school grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply. The expectation is that text based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®. Identities of individuals and organisations should be anonymised and confidences respected. Consent should be obtained from individual service users for use of any of their personal… For more content click the Read More button below.

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