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Abstract
This paper describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of a medical degree which uses a capability framework, programmatic assessment, and an assessment portfolio to facilitate feedback literacy and self-directed learning. The Macquarie MD outcomes are expressed through four graduate capabilities, each having two aspects and defined expectation standards for the two two-year stages. Assessments of capability development and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) are embedded in each stage. Assessment data are stored in the student’s online portfolio with data summarised on dashboards presented chronologically and mapped to capability aspects and EPAs. A retrospective audit of curricula and graduate portfolios (n = 104) was undertaken and analysed descriptively. All students met the expectations for capability aspects and EPAs. All students voluntarily undertook additional assessments to strengthen their evidence for capability development and entrustment. On average, students completed 119% (SD = 6) of the required number of assessments: 107% (SD = 3) and 130% (SD = 11) for Stages 1 and 2, respectively. Using a capability framework to explicitly communicate the constructive alignment between capability and EPA outcomes at the degree, stage, and assessment level, as well as student access to future-focused performance standards and all their assessment data, is a powerful way to facilitate self-directed learning.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 29 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-15 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Education Sciences |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 26 Dec 2023 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2024 |
Bibliographical note
Copyright the Author(s) 2023. Version archived for private and non-commercial use with the permission of the author/s and according to publisher conditions. For further rights please contact the publisher.Keywords
- capability development
- self-directed learning
- feedback literacy
- programmatic assessment
- assessment portfolio
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Mapping the Macquarie MD program for graduate capabilities in research
Proctor, C., Dean, C. & Preda, V., Jul 2023. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Putting students in the driver’s seat by using an assessment portfolio available 24/7
Dean, C., Harris, H., Hughes, C., Garzo, D. & McNeil, P., Jul 2023. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review