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What are the two important features of contemporary medical education mentioned in the text?
What are the two important features of contemporary medical education mentioned in the text?
- Assessment as a tool to ensure quality and a move to outcome-based education (correct)
- Assessment as a tool to direct learning and a move to standardized education
- Assessment as a tool to motivate students and a move to competency-based education
- Assessment as a tool to ensure quality and a move to performance-based education
What are the likely forms of assessment mentioned in the text?
What are the likely forms of assessment mentioned in the text?
- Written test, performance test, test of student behavior over time (correct)
- Oral test, practical test, psychological test
- Listening test, visual test, written assignments
- Physical fitness test, group discussion, project assessment
What is highlighted as important for teachers to better assess their students?
What is highlighted as important for teachers to better assess their students?
- Understanding of the assessment process, appreciation of learning outcomes, recognition of appropriate assessment tools (correct)
- Understanding of curriculum design, familiarity with assessment tools, memorization of learning outcomes
- Knowledge of educational psychology, understanding of student behavior, use of advanced technology
- Experience in medical practice, knowledge of healthcare systems, familiarity with simulation tools
What is recommended for collaboration in test development related to the assessment of learning outcomes?
What is recommended for collaboration in test development related to the assessment of learning outcomes?
What is emphasized as important in the implementation of a competency-based approach to assessment?
What is emphasized as important in the implementation of a competency-based approach to assessment?
What is the role of James M Shumway in the publication?
What is the role of James M Shumway in the publication?
Who is the Education Director of the International Virtual Medical School (IVIMEDS)?
Who is the Education Director of the International Virtual Medical School (IVIMEDS)?
Where can copies of this guide be obtained from?
Where can copies of this guide be obtained from?
What is the aim of this guide?
What is the aim of this guide?
Who is the Guide Series Editor of this publication?
Who is the Guide Series Editor of this publication?
Study Notes
Features of Contemporary Medical Education
- Two important features of contemporary medical education are a shift towards a more student-centered approach and the emphasis on lifelong learning.
Assessment in Medical Education
- Likely forms of assessment mentioned in the text include both formative and summative assessments.
Effective Assessment
- Teachers should focus on clear and specific learning objectives to better assess their students.
- Teachers should use a variety of assessment methods to accommodate different learning styles.
Collaborative Test Development
- Collaboration in test development is recommended to ensure the assessment of learning outcomes is comprehensive and accurate.
Competency-Based Assessment
- A competency-based approach to assessment should be implemented with clear, specific, and measurable learning objectives.
Publication Details
- James M Shumway is an author of this publication.
- The Education Director of the International Virtual Medical School (IVIMEDS) is Professor Ronald M Harden.
- Copies of this guide can be obtained from the IVIMEDS website.
- The aim of this guide is to provide guidance on the assessment of learning outcomes in medical education.
- The Guide Series Editor of this publication is Professor Ronald M Harden.
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Description
This quiz covers the assessment of learning outcomes for the competent and reflective physician, as outlined in AMEE Medical Education Guide No 25. It includes key concepts from the guide first published in Medical Teacher 2003 by Shumway JM & Harden RM.
