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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Dr. John Norcini (Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Academy of Medical Educators, Research Professor, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Fellow, Presence (a Center at Stanford Medical School), President Emeritus of FAIMER)
Dr. John Norcini is a renowned authority on assessments in medical education, with a focus on improving the reliability and validity of evaluation methods. His groundbreaking work has transformed how medical educators assess learners, emphasizing the need for more comprehensive, fair, and accurate assessment systems.
Dr. Norcini advocates for innovative assessment tools that go beyond traditional exams, incorporating formative and summative evaluations, workplace-based assessments, and the use of technology to provide real-time feedback. His research also explores the critical role of assessment in shaping the competency of healthcare professionals and ensuring quality patient care.
This workshop, inspired by Dr. Norcini's work, will offer medical educators valuable insights and practical strategies to design and implement effective assessment practices, enhancing the learning experience and the future success of healthcare professionals.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and skills they need to design and develop effective educational tests. It will be conducted over two afternoons, each session lasting 3-4 hours, with breaks. It will be structured around a nine-step process for creating an educational test. These steps include :
1) test purpose
2) testing time and method of administration
3) test standardization
4) test content
5) item formats
6) number of items
7) item writing guidance
8) evaluation and selection of items
9) setting the passing mark.
On the first day, the group will work on test purpose, testing time and method of administration, test standardization, and test content. In addition to large group discussions, there will be two small group exercises. This will be followed by a focus on multiple choice questions (MCQs) and the session will end with a small group exercise.
On the second day, work on item formats will continue with the focus shifting to uncued and response contingent questions. One small group exercise will be included. This will be followed by considerations of the number of items, item writing guidance, evaluation and selection of items, and setting the passing mark.
Each day will include at least one 15-minute break. Topics may shift across days as the needs of the participants dictate.