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Development and Validation of the Microbiology for Health Sciences Concept Inventory
Heather M Seitz1, Rachel E A Horak2, Megan W Howard3
1Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS 66220.
Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
|June 2, 2018
Summary
A new concept inventory effectively identifies student misconceptions in health sciences microbiology. This tool reliably measures learning gains and informs instructional strategies for better student understanding.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology Education
- Health Sciences Education
Background:
- Identifying student misconceptions is crucial for effective teaching and learning.
- Accurate assessment of knowledge gaps in microbiology is needed for health sciences programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a concept inventory for assessing student understanding in health sciences microbiology.
- To measure learning gains and identify misconceptions using the Microbiology for Health Sciences Concept Inventory (MHSCI).
Main Methods:
- Developed the 23-question Microbiology for Health Sciences Concept Inventory (MHSCI).
- Administered the MHSCI to diverse student populations across multiple institution types.
- Conducted psychometric analysis to evaluate the instrument's reliability and discriminatory power.
Main Results:
- The MHSCI demonstrated strong psychometric properties, proving to be discriminatory and reliable.
- Results from the MHSCI correlated significantly with overall course outcomes.
- The instrument effectively measures student learning gains in microbiology.
Conclusions:
- The MHSCI is a valuable and efficient tool for assessing student learning in health sciences microbiology.
- The inventory serves as both a faculty development resource and a student assessment tool.
- Utilizing the MHSCI can lead to improved instructional design and enhanced student comprehension.
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