Author : Rachel Yudkowsky
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000649970
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)
Book Synopsis Assessment in Health Professions Education by : Rachel Yudkowsky
Download or read book Assessment in Health Professions Education written by Rachel Yudkowsky and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assessment in Health Professions Education, second edition, provides a comprehensive guide for educators in the health professions—medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health fields. This second edition has been extensively revised and updated by leaders in the field. Part I of the book presents an introduction to assessment fundamentals and their theoretical underpinnings from the perspective of the health professions. Part II covers specific assessment methods, with a focus on validity, best practices, challenges, and practical guidelines for the effective implementation of successful assessment programs. Part III addresses special topics and recent innovative approaches, including narrative assessment, situational judgment tests, programmatic assessment, mastery learning settings, and the key features approach. This accessible text addresses the essential concepts for the health professions educator and provides the background needed to understand, interpret, develop, and effectively implement assessment methods.