Filling the assessment gap: using a learning portfolio in international development courses

The purpose of this research is to describe an action research project that proposed, monitored and evaluated the introduction of a learning portfolio used to replace examinations that were formerly used to assess the core courses. An action research project was undertaken to find out whether the in...

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Published in:Journal of health organization and management 2006, Vol.20 (1), p.74-80
Main Author: Omar, Mayeh Abu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Action research
Assessment
Cognitive style
Core curriculum
Educational Measurement - methods
Educational objectives
Foreign Medical Graduates - standards
Health administration
Health Services Research
Higher education
Humans
Internationality
Learning
Learning styles
Professional development
Students
Studies
United Kingdom
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Summary:The purpose of this research is to describe an action research project that proposed, monitored and evaluated the introduction of a learning portfolio used to replace examinations that were formerly used to assess the core courses. An action research project was undertaken to find out whether the introduction of a portfolio was successful and what could be improved in the process of its implementation. The findings indicate that portfolios are effective to support and assess the academic development of international students. The introduction of a portfolio to replace written examinations in the NCIHD was welcomed by all concerned.
ISSN:1477-7266
1758-7247
DOI:10.1108/14777260610656570