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Amelia S Lanz1, Marsha Howell Adams, Karen H Frith
1About the Authors Amelia S. Lanz, EdD, RN, CNE, is associate dean for undergraduate programs and clinical assistant professor, The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing, Huntsville, Alabama. Marsha Howell Adams, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, is professor emerita and former dean, and Karen H. Frith, PhD, RN, NEC-BC, CNE, is dean and professor, The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing. Dr. Frith, Emerging Technologies Center editor of Nursing Education Perspectives, did not participate in the review or decision for this article. For more information, contact Dr. Lanz at amelia.lanz@uah.edu .
A structured course-reporting strategy enhances curriculum evaluation by analyzing clinical concept integration and active learning. This approach identifies strengths and weaknesses, fostering collaboration and improving program outcomes like test scores and licensure pass rates.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Assessment
Background:
- Effective curriculum evaluation is crucial for medical education programs.
- A systematic approach is needed to assess program effectiveness and guide improvements.
- Existing evaluation methods may not fully capture all aspects of curriculum performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate an end-of-semester course-reporting strategy for curriculum evaluation.
- To outline a framework for guiding the reporting process with specific criteria.
- To assess the impact of the strategy on identifying curricular issues and driving program transformation.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a standardized course-reporting strategy at the end of each semester.
- Development of a reporting framework with criteria for concept integration, active learning, and performance data.
- Collection and analysis of data including concept performance, exam statistics, grade distributions, and standardized test scores.
Main Results:
- The strategy successfully identified curricular strengths and weaknesses.
- It fostered increased instructional collaboration among faculty members.
- The reporting strategy informed decision-making processes, leading to curriculum transformation.
Conclusions:
- The course-reporting strategy is a valuable component of a comprehensive curriculum evaluation plan.
- The strategy significantly contributed to improved program outcomes, including higher standardized test scores and licensure pass rates.
- This systematic approach supports continuous quality improvement in medical education.
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