Chapter 4 How do we assess? Chapter contents Introduction Triangulation Method triangulation Data triangulation Investigator triangulation Advantages and limitations of triangulation Assessment methods Observation of practice ‘Examination of products’ Questioning…
Chapter 8 The clinical environment as a setting for learning and professional development Chapter contents Introduction The clinical learning environment The people Learning opportunities and experiences Staff commitment to teaching…
Chapter 9 Learning through clinical practice unearthing meaning from experience Chapter contents Introduction Experience-based learning The nature of experience for learning The ‘Model for learning from experience’ The preparatory phase…
Chapter 7 Monitoring progress, managing feedback and making assessment decisions Chapter contents Introduction Managing feedback Managing feedback sessions Monitoring progress Observation of practice for developing levels of competence Knowledge base…
Chapter 2 Responsibility and accountability surrounding clinical assessment Chapter contents Introduction Accountability and professionalism Accountability and responsibility Accountability for the assessment of clinical practice Responsibility and accountability FOR WHAT? Responsibility…
Chapter 6 Assessment as a process to support learning Chapter contents Introduction Continuous assessment of clinical practice Formative assessment Student self-assessment in formative assessment Feedback in assessment Summative assessment Engaging…
Chapter 3 What do we assess? Chapter contents Introduction Pre-registration health care education requirements in the UK The nature of competence Attributes Performance Standards The outcomes-based competency approach to professional…
Chapter 1 The purposes and nature of assessment and clinical assessment Chapter contents Introduction The nature of assessment The purposes of assessment Assessment for entry into the profession Assessment as…
Chapter 5 Conducting defensible and fair assessments Chapter contents Introduction The key concepts of conducting defensible and fair assessments Validity Reliability Feasibility Discriminating power Conclusion Key points for reflection References…
