Promoting learning outcomes in paediatrics through formative assessment

The purpose of this study was to develop appropriate formative assessment strategies as a means of promoting relevant learning outcomes in paediatrics. Fifty fifth-year medical students were exposed to two formative assessment strategies, 'self-assessment exercises' and 'the Objective...

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Published in:Medical teacher 2001-09, Vol.23 (5), p.467-470
Main Author: Rahman, Shahana Akhter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bangladesh
College students
Formative assessment
Health education
Medical students
Paediatrics
Pediatrics
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to develop appropriate formative assessment strategies as a means of promoting relevant learning outcomes in paediatrics. Fifty fifth-year medical students were exposed to two formative assessment strategies, 'self-assessment exercises' and 'the Objective Structured Clinical Examination'. At the end of exposure, students' perceptions of the formative assessment were sought using a Likert-type five-point scale. From the results of the study conclusions were drawn that strong formative assessment strategies can be implemented by introducing OSCE and self-assessment exercises, which can promote relevant learning outcomes in paediatrics and thereby prepare medical students to become competent in managing paediatric patients, even in the absence of effective summative assessment.
ISSN:0142-159X
1466-187X
DOI:10.1080/01421590120075698