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Case History Skill Assessment: Breadth versus Depth.
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Haine, Charles L.; Gross, Leon J. – Optometric Education, 1999
Study investigated whether poor performance on the case history portion of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry clinical skills examination was due to candidates' failure to inquire about major issues or explore issues thoroughly. Data from tests administered to 1,266 candidates were analyzed. Results indicate candidates generally…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Case Studies, Higher Education, Licensing Examinations (Professions)
Utilizing the Patient Management Problem as a Student Clinical Evaluation Tool.
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Remington, Lee Ann; Roggenkamp, John R. – Optometric Education, 1994
A two-dimensional patient management problem test was designed to measure third-year optometry students' clinical competency at Pacific University (Oregon). Results suggest this evaluation method is valid and may be useful in identifying students needing to improve their clinical thinking skills. Some issues in test administration and scoring…
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Diagnostic Tests, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
A Comprehensive Approach To Critically Evaluate an Examination.
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Trachimowicz, Ruth A.; Lee, David Y. – Optometric Education, 1999
At Illinois College of Optometry a peer-review committee evaluates the exams of both basic science and clinical courses to provide an objective means of evaluating a faculty member's teaching ability. Five aspects of the exam (content, construction, statistical analysis, adjusted questions, instructor's rationale) are evaluated to determine the…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, College Faculty, College Instruction, Course Evaluation