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Using Radar Plots for Curricular Mapping to Visualize Assessment in a New Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Matthew R Dintzner1, Eric C Nemec1, Kim Tanzer1
1Western New England University College of Pharmacy, Springfield, Massachusetts.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|December 23, 2015
Summary
This study maps curriculum to program core competencies using a novel radar plot visualization. This method effectively communicates assessment data, enhancing program evaluation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Curriculum Development
- Program Assessment
Background:
- Mapping curriculum to core competencies is crucial for program evaluation.
- Effective communication of assessment data to stakeholders is often challenging.
- Existing methods may lack visual clarity for complex data patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map the existing curriculum to program core competencies.
- To develop a visually accessible method for communicating assessment data.
- To enhance stakeholder understanding of curriculum-program alignment.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to faculty and students.
- The survey assessed perceptions of course contributions to 10 core competencies.
- Response data were visualized using radar plots in Microsoft Excel.
Main Results:
- Achieved a 100% faculty and 86% student response rate.
- Radar plots visually represented the perceived contribution of each course to core competencies.
- Identified patterns and trends in curriculum-competency alignment.
Conclusions:
- Radar plots offer a visually descriptive method for presenting perception data.
- This visualization technique makes patterns and trends readily apparent.
- Facilitates the development of an ongoing culture of assessment and curriculum refinement.
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