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¹a Maastricht University , Maastricht , The Netherlands.

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Programmatic assessment optimizes learning and decision-making by integrating diverse assessment data points. This approach enhances curriculum quality and supports self-regulated learning through feedback and mentoring.

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Area of Science:

Educational Assessment
Learning Sciences
Curriculum Development

Background:

Traditional assessment methods often fail to optimize learning and decision-making.
There is a need for integrated approaches to assessment that enhance educational quality.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and define programmatic assessment as an integral approach to optimize learning, decision-making, and curriculum quality assurance.
To provide recommendations for the implementation of programmatic assessment.

Main Methods:

Programmatic assessment integrates individual assessment methods as data points aligned with curriculum outcomes.
It maximizes information value through learner feedback and decouples assessment from decision moments.
Decisions are based on aggregated data, supported by organizational procedures and a mentoring system for self-regulation.

Main Results:

Individual assessment data points are aggregated for dependable decision-making.
Learner self-regulation is scaffolded through feedback analysis and a mentoring system.
Programmatic assessment is applicable across the training continuum when constructivism underpins learning.

Conclusions:

Programmatic assessment offers a robust framework for optimizing educational programs.
Effective implementation requires alignment with constructivist learning principles and supportive organizational structures.