Effect of videotape replay on the quality and accuracy of student self-evaluation

This study was designed to determine the effect of videotape replay on the quality and accuracy of student self-evaluation. Thirty-two junior physical therapy students were asked to perform a clinical skill and to assess their performances using the Performance Evaluation Form (PEF) designed for this study. The students in the Experimental Group assessed their performances after viewing a videotape replay. Students in the Control Group assessed their performances without viewing videotape replays. Faculty judges used the PEF to rate each student's performance. The instructor and student ratings were compared to determine the accuracy of student ratings. In addition, two faculty judges used a scale designed for this study to rate the degree of quality of each student's self-evaluation. No significant differences were found between the Experimental Group and the Control Group on either of the variables tested. The data gathered in this study indicated that videotape replay lacks value in enhancing self-assessment when evaluation immediately follows the performance of a skill. Further study is indicated.