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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
Using learning outcome measures to assess doctoral nursing education.
Glenn H Raup1, Jeff King, Romana J Hughes
1Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, USA. glenn.raup@tcu.edu
Journal of Visualized Experiments : Jove
|June 23, 2010
Summary
Assessment rubrics offer a robust method for evaluating educational programs, moving beyond grades to measure both qualitative and quantitative learning outcomes effectively. This approach ensures program quality and identifies areas for improvement in student competencies.
Area of Science:
- Educational Assessment
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Traditional grading systems are insufficient for comprehensive assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Assessing qualitative aspects of learning, particularly in fields like nursing, presents significant challenges for educators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce assessment rubrics as a definitive methodology for measuring both qualitative and quantitative learning outcomes.
- To enhance the assessment of student learning in nursing education through the development of specialized rubrics.
Main Methods:
- Development and application of assessment rubrics designed to measure quantitative and qualitative aspects of learning.
- Implementation of a protocol within a doctoral nursing education program.
Main Results:
- Assessment rubrics provide a uniform mechanism for faculty to evaluate concepts and constructs that are difficult to measure.
- The rubrics facilitate the closure of the gap between desired and actual student learning outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Assessment rubrics are essential for ensuring quality learning experiences by providing measurable outcomes.
- The developed protocol and rubrics can be adapted to various educational programs beyond nursing.
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