Development of Educational Evaluation Methods in Practical Experience in National Universities

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  • Takiguchi Yoshiharu
    Institute of Health Biosciences, The University of Tokushima Graduate School
  • Arai Kunizo
    Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University Graduate School
  • Ieiri Ichiro
    Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University
  • Uejima Etsuko
    Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University
  • Hirata Kazumasa
    Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University

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  • 実務実習における教育評価法プログラムの現状と課題
  • ジツム ジッシュウ ニ オケル キョウイク ヒョウカホウ プログラム ノ ゲンジョウ ト カダイ

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Abstract

  Formative assessment which refers to frequent, interactive assessments of student progress and understanding is one of the most effective strategies for promoting high student performance and developing students' “learning to learn” skills. Portfolio (personal record of learning) is a useful tool for tracking individual student progress toward learning goals. We conducted the questionnaire survey in 14 National Universities on approach to the formative assessment methods and the use of portfolio in the long-term practice experience (pharmacy clerkship) at community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy which was undergone for the first time in 2010. The finding obtained from our questionnaires implicated that portfolio is useful for sharing information among student, tutorial pharmacist and faculty members. All universities have provided tools for visible assessment of student achievement. However, they are not used enough for feedback on student performance, and formative assessment is not practiced systematically. A reason seems to be differences in understanding of it. In addition to improvement of the tools to support formative assessment, promotion of effective assessment practice will need for systematic evaluation.<br>

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  • YAKUGAKU ZASSHI

    YAKUGAKU ZASSHI 132 (3), 365-368, 2012-03-01

    The Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

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