AMEE Guide No. 14: Outcome-based education: Part 3-Assessment in outcome-based education

The role of performance assessment in outcomebased education is discussed emphasizing the relationship and interplay between these two related paradigms. Issues of the relevancy of assessment to student learning are highlighted in the context of outcome-based education.The importance of defining ass...

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Published in:Medical teacher 1999, Vol.21 (1), p.23-25
Main Author: BEN-DAVID, MIRIAM FRIEDMAN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Assessment
Behavioral Objectives
Curriculum Development
Educational Change
Educational Objectives
Higher Education
Learning Theories
Lifelong Learning
Medical Education
Medical schools
Outcome Based Education
Performance Based Assessment
Student Evaluation
USA
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Summary:The role of performance assessment in outcomebased education is discussed emphasizing the relationship and interplay between these two related paradigms. Issues of the relevancy of assessment to student learning are highlighted in the context of outcome-based education.The importance of defining assessment premises and the role of institutions in defining their educational philosophy as it pertains to student learning and assessment is also presented. A brief description of implementation guidelines of assessment programs in outcome-based education are presented indicating the key features of such programs.
ISSN:0142-159X
1466-187X
DOI:10.1080/01421599979987