Beschreibung:
This important book offers an introduction to the theory and the varying types of assessment for health care professionals. The book includes information on such topics as Where have work based assessments come from?; Why do we have different parts to the same exam like MCQs and OSCEs?; How do colleges decide who has passed or not?; Why can people pick their own assessors for their MSF?; The role of formative assessment Portfolios and their value. The book avoids jargon, is clear and succinct, and gives the pros and cons of the different assessment processes.
Acknowledgements viiAbout the authors viiiForeword xPreface xiiChapter 1 Purpose of assessment 1Chapter 2 Principles of assessment 24Chapter 3 E-assessment - the use of computer-basedtechnologies in assessment 41Chapter 4 Feedback 53Chapter 5 Portfolios 68Chapter 6 Revalidation 81Chapter 7 Assessment types: Part 1 94Chapter 8 Assessment types: Part 2 110Chapter 9 Programmatic assessment 126Chapter 10 Conclusion 134Index 137