Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: July | Volume: 6 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 114-120
Developing a Blueprint for Theory Assessment of Anatomy of Superior Extremity for the First Year MBBS Students
Dr. Hina Sharma1, Dr. Dharamanjai Kumar Sharma2, Mr. Kartikeya Sharma3
1Assistant Professor, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur
2Professor and Head of Department of Surgery, Rabindra Nath Tagore Medical College, Udaipur
32nd Year M.B.B.S. Student, Government Medical College, Kota
Corresponding Author: Dr. Hina Sharma
ABSTRACT
Background & Aims: A regular problem encountered in framing a question paper is its content and construct validity. By preparing a blueprint for assessment these can be avoided. So this study was carried out to sensitize the faculty about blueprinting and prepare a validated blueprint for theory assessment of superior extremity. Learners’ feedback for the provided blueprint was also taken.
Material & Methods: After sensitizing the faculty about blueprinting, competencies and specific learning objectives were unanimously formulated and blueprint was prepared and validated.
Then it was shared with the 1st year MBBS students in the beginning itself. Assessment of part completion was done and students’ feedback was taken on the blueprint.
Result: Both faculty and students strongly agreed with the importance and role of blueprint for assessment in learning.
Most of the students and faculty wanted blueprint for the whole course.
Conclusion: Blueprinting should be an integral part of assessment and should be prepared for both theory and practical assessment of the whole course of Human Anatomy.
Key words: Blueprint, valid, assessment
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