Competency Assessment and Curriculum Mapping

Question 1

What is some advice from the literature about curriculum mapping (Altmiller et al., 2022)?

Accepted Answer

Be clear about the process of comparing "what is" to "what should be", Prepare faculty for a lengthy and time-consuming process

Question 2

What are some characteristics of competency-based education?

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Active learning focused on the learner, Accountable and reflective students, Clear expectations, Observable, transferable skills

Question 3

What are some ways Oermann (2022) describes assessment?

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Performance-based, Qualitative data collection, Quantitative data collection

Question 4

According to Altmiller et al. (2022), what are the last 4 steps of curriculum mapping?

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Define assessment strategies, Implement and evaluate, Develop instructional activities

Question 5

To develop competencies (confidence, expertise, abilities) takes repeated practice over the curriculum.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Assessment is not the same as evaluation. Describe characteristics of competency assessment [not high-stakes].

Accepted Answer

Student self-assessment, Formative, Instructor feedback and guidance

Question 7

What are some other considerations related to competency-based assessments?

Accepted Answer

Use multiple methods, not just one, Evaluators who do not know the student (summative), Assess at multiple levels, Reliable and valid assessment tools

Question 8

What does a curriculum map communicate (Altmiller et al., 2022)?

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What, how, and when content is taught in a program, How and when the learners are assessed

Question 9

One assessment method can display skills in many competencies. Besides papers & tests, what are some of these methods?

Accepted Answer

Objective structured clinical exams (OSCE), Case studies, E-portfolios

Question 10

What are 2 steps to complete before creating a course map (Altmiller et al., 2022)?

Accepted Answer

Identify end-of-program & course outcomes, Review standards

Question 11

The literature search revealed a gap in mapping what is learned during virtual patient experiences to...

Accepted Answer

Program outcomes

Competency Assessment and Curriculum Mapping

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Competency Assessment and Curriculum Mapping

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