Principles of Assessment

MEDN71062 Principles of Assessment 15 Semester 2 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Leena Patel Unit coordinator Donald Bradley Unit coordinator Division of Medical Education 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 The course unit consists of the following areas of study: <ul> <li> Principles of Assessment</li> <li> Assessment of clinical competence</li> <li> Designing OSCEs</li> <li> Designing written questions</li> </ul> This course unit will introduce programme participants to a range of issues and assessment processes in relation to medical students. Programme participants will critically assess the issues within this component.The types of learning activity in which programme participants will be engaged during this course component are: preparation of assignment; a pre study days task; independent study; literature searching; peer learning; becoming familiar with new educational media: wikis, blogs etc. The course unit consists of the following areas of study: <ul> <li> Principles of Assessment</li> <li> Assessment of clinical competence</li> <li> Designing OSCEs</li> <li> Designing written questions</li> </ul> This course unit will introduce programme participants to a range of issues and assessment processes in relation to medical students. Programme participants will critically assess the issues within this component.The types of learning activity in which programme participants will be engaged during this course component are: preparation of assignment; a pre study days task; independent study; literature searching; peer learning; becoming familiar with new educational media: wikis, blogs etc. The course component aims to enable programme participants to: <ul> <li> Demonstrate a critical understanding of the concepts and theoretical perspectives which underpin the assessment of clinical competence</li> <li> Critically analyse the different methods to assess the knowledge, skills, attitudes and professionalism of medical students</li> </ul> Knowledge and Understanding <ul> <li> Critically evaluate the concepts for constructing good quality OSCE stations and written test questions and understand the factors which influence students’ behaviour, abilities and performance.</li> </ul> Intellectual Skills  <ul> <li> Critically analyse how assessment impacts on student learning</li> <li> Critically evaluate the place of assessing attitudes of medical students in relation to ‘fitness to practice’ issues</li> </ul> Practical Skills <ul> <li> Choose appropriate assessment methods.</li> </ul> Transferable Skills and Personal Qualities <ul> <li> Engage in systematic and critical reflection on both one's own practice and the practice of others in a variety of contexts.</li> </ul>   Analytical skills Critcally reflect and review one's own teaching practice and that of others. Innovation/creativity Explore and evaluate new ideas for methods of assessment. Project management Set realistic and achievable targets, in order to meet deadlines, and develop strategies to work under pressure. Oral communication Ask and answer questions in a large group environment. Written communication Demonstrate the ability to analyse a problem, research the options and reach a logical conclusion. Study Days: 2 study days for the component, to include pre-attendance tasks, seminars,  plenary sessions, group work, online tasks.Independent study: for study days and assignment preparation.Reflective Learning Portfolio: Programme participants will meet with their peer mentor during semester two. The tutor will encourage the programme participant to self-assess the Reflective Learning Portfolio and will then provide feedback. 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% Written assignment - comprehensive feedback is provided online, using Blackboard, giving marks and written comments. MSc Medical Education MSc Medical Education PGDT Taught Component Mandatory PG Dip Medical Education PG Dip Medical Education PGDT Taught Component Mandatory N The Postgraduate Certificate 'Medical Education' programme is accredited by both the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and Academy of Medical Educations (AoME).The HEA is a national and independent organisation, funded by the four UK HE funding bodies and by subscriptions and grants. Their mission is to use their expertise and resources to support the higher education community in order to enhance the quality and impact of learning and teaching. They do this by recognising and rewarding excellent teaching, bringing together people and resources to research and share best practice, and by helping to influence, shape and implement policy.AoME accreditation provides an independent validation of the quality of the PG Certificate Medical Education programme, judged against the AoME’s Professional Standards. Participants who successfully complete the PG Certificate are eligible to apply for full membership of the Academy of Medical Educators, without going through the individual assessment process.  Membership of the AoME allows the use of the postnominal letters MAcadMEd, and signifies that the participant has been judged to meet the AoME’s Professional Standards for Medical Educators at an appropriate level. Seminars 14 0 136