STUDENT ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2 nd CLASS IN MICOROBIOLOGY DEPT Prepared by: Dr. Muhammad Yousuf “Mubarak” Lecturer of Microbiology and Parasitology Dept. Kabul Medical University
Present Status of Learning Emphasize on Memorizing No Learning for understanding Lack of bilateral feedback and communications Lack of standardized tools for assessment
Goals and Objectives: Goal: Implementation of student assessment in microbiology dept. as an effective method Objectives: Standardization of Students Assessment Motivation of Students through their studies Gathering information for Decision making Learning for Understanding
Methods: Summative Assessment: Written Exams: Practical Exams (Mid semester) 20% End of semester, final80% Assessment Tools Checklist, quizzes Creation of (MCQs, SAQs) all on the same test
Continued: MCQs 5% SAQ5% Skill and Performance( Checklist)5% Students Attendance 5% Total 20%
Continued: For Students: Knowledge, Problem solving, Attitude, Skill, Behavior, Self directed Learning and Motivation Sharing of all topics which should be taught in Practical and Theoretical Lessons with students, to be ready Students assessment for getting top level
Continued: Assessment by supervising students Direct Observation Deep understanding Bilateral communication and Feedback between students and Lecturers Using Taxonomy & Assessment Method
The Areas which should Assess for Students: Assessment of students performance, communication skills, Interpersonal and Practical works skills. Assessment of participation in Practical and Theoretical Lessons Assessment the competition of students for getting top level
Target Group and Time: 2 nd class (100) students in 10 Groups Selection will be randomly 30 Students from 100 students of Curative Medicine and Pediatric Faculties 2 nd Semester August to November 2007 Lecturers will make Quizzes, checklist and will organize it to provide exams Collecting and Analyzing of data for decision making in December 2007
Resources Human Resources 1. Three Lecturers, two Lab Technicians 2. Trained Lecturers of KMU in Japan Lecturers will make Quizzes, checklist and will organize it to provide exams Materials Two Microbiology classes Computer
Learning for understanding To try and integrate all the facts and details they covered To reflect on key points in the study materials To try to understand the implication what they are learning To link different themes and concepts together