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Objective vs. subjective in assessment

Objective vs. subjective in assessment. Jaime Correia de Sousa, MD, MPH Horizonte Family Health Unit Matosinhos Health Centre - Portugal Health Sciences School (ECS) University of Minho, Braga - Portugal. Objectives. At the end of this session the participant will:

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Objective vs. subjective in assessment

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  1. Objective vs. subjective in assessment Jaime Correia de Sousa, MD, MPH Horizonte Family Health Unit Matosinhos Health Centre - Portugal Health Sciences School (ECS) University of Minho, Braga - Portugal

  2. Objectives At the end of this session the participant will: • Know the definition of assessment • Name the different purposes of assessment • Identify types of assessment • Distinguishthe difference between objective and subjective assessment

  3. Definition of assessment Assessment the process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs. • It is often used in an educational context (to refer, e.g., to the work of institutional researchers), but it applies to other fields as well (such as health and finance). In: Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia

  4. Formative and summative assessments Summative Assessment is generally carried out at the end of a course or project. In an educational setting, summative assessments are typically used to assign students a course grade.

  5. Formative and summative assessments Formative Assessment is generally carried out throughout a course or project Formative assessment is used to aid learning. In an educational setting, formative assessment might be a teacher (or peer) or the learner, providing feedback on a student's work, and would not necessarily be used for grading purposes.

  6. Purposes of assessment

  7. Purposes of assessment • Judging mastery of essential skills and knowledge • Measuring improvements over time • Ranking students • Diagnosing student difficulties • Evaluating the teaching methods • Evaluating the effectiveness of the course • Motivating students to study Newble D, Cannon R. A Handbook for Medical Teachers, 1994

  8. Assessment methods The method used should have three basic requirements: • Validity–does it measure what it is supposed to measure? • Reliability–does it produce consistent results? • Practicability–is it practical in terms of time and resources? Newble D, Cannon R. A Handbook for Medical Teachers, 1994

  9. Types of assessment • Essay • Short-answer • Structured (written) • Objective (multiple choice, true-false) • Direct observation • Oral • Structured (practical / clinical) • Self-assessment Newble D, Cannon R. A Handbook for Medical Teachers, 1994

  10. Objective and subjective assessment Objective assessment is a form of questioning which has a single correct answer.

  11. Objective and subjective assessment Subjective assessment is a form of questioning which may have more than one current answer (or more than one way of expressing the correct answer).

  12. Methods that are more Subjective • Essay • Short-answer • Direct observation • Checklists • Rating forms • Oral Newble D, Cannon R. A Handbook for Medical Teachers, 1994

  13. Methods that are more Objective • Structured (written) • Patient management problem (PMP) • Modified essay question (MEQ) • Objective tests • Multiple-choice questions (MCQ) • True-false, matching • OSCE Newble D, Cannon R. A Handbook for Medical Teachers, 1994

  14. The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) • The aim of the OSCE is to test clinical and communication skills • It is designed so that an examiner can observe the student / learner putting these skills into practice.

  15. The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) It is an assessment tool in which the components of clinical competence such as • history taking • physical examination • simple procedures • interpretation of lab results • patient management problems • communication • attitude are tested using agreed check lists and rotating the student round a number of stations some which have observers with cheek lists.

  16. Morrison, J. BMJ 2003;326:385-387

  17. Conclusion • A combination of subjective and objective assessment tools can be used • Formative assessment can use more subjective methods that facilitate teacher-learner interaction • Summative assessment requires more objective tests.

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