Precision Education and Equity: A Participatory Framework to Advance Equitable Assessment

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Health Professions Education
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Precision education (PE) leverages data and learning analytics to improve individuals, programs, and organizations.
• While PE promises to advance medical education and healthcare delivery towards equity, it may inadvertently perpetuate inequities.
• There is a need for practical, evidence-informed guidance on implementing PE equitably.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide actionable recommendations for advancing equitable assessment through precision education.
• To outline strategies for a more equitable and participatory approach to PE implementation.

Main Methods:

• Review of principles and suggestions for PE implementation in assessment.
• Development of recommendations based on enhancing equity and participation.

Main Results:

• PE implementation should prioritize democratizing access and ownership of data and technology.
• Enhancing data literacy and transparency is crucial for equitable PE.
• Co-creating PE with diverse learners is essential for empowerment and equitable application.

Conclusions:

• A participatory approach to PE implementation, emphasizing transparency and learner involvement, can foster equitable assessment.
• Democratizing access, enhancing literacy, and co-creation are key to realizing PE's potential for equity.