The online learners debated on the strengths and weaknesses of various assessment tools and the deficiencies of the present examination system. They also discussed ways and means of improving the reliability and validity of assessment tools.
The discussions can be downloaded (click here). The main themes discussed are listed below:
- Assessment tools: strengths and weaknesses
- Deficiencies in our present evaluation system
- Miller’s pyramid
ASSESSMENT METHODS
· Viva voce
o Viva voce Vs. OSCE
o Should Oral Exams be used for high stake evaluation
· How to test ability to carry out self-directed learning
· Clinical examination
· Multiple Choice Questions
· OSCE
· Questionnaires
· MiniCEX
· Web-based Evaluations
· Portfolio
· Standardized patient
· Marks Vs. Grading system in evaluation
· Self-assessment tools