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Students
in the PCC are assessed throughout the quarter and in different
ways. Students
should refer to their individual course syllabi for further information
and specific percentage weighting of each course component.
Content
Examination: to assess
content knowledge. The
students will take content exams in the Biomedical Sciences course at the
end of the quarter. The exam
may include board-type multiple choice questions, essay,
fill-in-the-blank, and short answer
questions. The questions will
be written by various faculty members, both basic scientists and
clinicians, and will be based on the common and unique learning issues
developed in the small
groups.
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Facilitator/Self
Assessment:
to assess
the performance, progress, and participation of students in their small
group, as part of the Biomedical Science course. The first evaluation will be primarily to advise students of
their progress. The end of
the quarter evaluation will be used for grading purposes.
Evaluations will be in narrative as well as numerical form.
Student self assessments should be completed at the same time as
the facilitator assessment.
Component
Quizzes: to access
specific content and skills. These
are usually administered as a part of basic science labs or problem sets
and will be announced and arranged by the individual instructors.
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 Clinical
Examinations: to
assess demonstrated clinical and psycho-social skills.
The exams will be performed using simulated patients in the
Fundamentals in Clinical Osteopathic Medicine course. Osteopathic
Manipulative Medicine is a component of these exams.
Community and Clinical
Experience
Assignments:
to assess
student clinical skills in a clinical and or community health environment
for 4 hours each week.
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Specifics
About the Facilitator/Self
Assessment
Students
will be evaluated twice a quarter. The first assessment given before
midterm will not be counted as part of the actual grade. Rather, the purpose of the initial assessment during each
quarter is to provide feedback to the student, in an effort to point to
strengths and reflect on weaknesses. In addition, the student will be
completing the same form as a self-assessment.
This will allow the facilitators and the individual students to “compare
notes” in a discussion format.
The
final assessment, to be completed by facilitators and the students, will
be converted into a score with a significant weighting in the final grade
to emphasize process in the Biomedical Science course. The course is recorded on a pass/fail basis.
The following areas are to be assessed via the Facilitator/Self-Assessment
process:
The
form includes definitions of the above categories with the ratings based
on skills that students actually demonstrate in the group setting.
Both ratings and written comments reflecting strengths and areas
needing improvement will be addressed.
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Administering
the Feedback
Facilitators
keep concise records of individual student progress as the cases
unfold in the small groups. Worksheets for this purpose are available in the PCC office.
Facilitators
set times for individual feedback sessions
with students. Prior to
meeting with students, facilitators discuss the
ratings of each student with each other.
Facilitators
allot 15-20 minutes for each student session.
Recommendations and action plans, as appropriate, should be clear.
These include explicit directions for the student in
setting goals. Feedback from
the student regarding the ratings are encouraged during the
discussion.
The mid-quarter assessment does
NOT go into the student’s record for evaluation.
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