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Workplace-based Assessments in Practice College Tutors’ Meeting October 5 th , 2010

Workplace-based Assessments in Practice College Tutors’ Meeting October 5 th , 2010. Winnie Wade Emma Vaux. Overview. Current problems with WPBA The process Responses from trainees Practical guidance. Current Problems with WPBAs. WPBA – seen as a tick-box exercise

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Workplace-based Assessments in Practice College Tutors’ Meeting October 5 th , 2010

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  1. Workplace-based Assessments in PracticeCollege Tutors’ MeetingOctober 5th, 2010 Winnie WadeEmma Vaux

  2. Overview • Current problems with WPBA • The process • Responses from trainees • Practical guidance

  3. Current Problems with WPBAs • WPBA – seen as a tick-box exercise • Linking WPBAs to curriculum competencies • WPBAs – seen as mini-exams • Often no feedback given

  4. Current Problems with WPBAs • WPBAs – forms completed 2 weeks after the event • Schools of medicine have local rules / guidance • Misunderstanding of purpose of assessment • Emphasis on quantity rather than quality

  5. Helping Trainers and Trainees – the process • How to use WPBAs effectively • Practical top tips for WPBA • Best practice – using WPBA to provide evidence in e-portfolio • Views of trainers

  6. Responses from Trainers • Define purpose of each WPBA • Give guidance on number of ACATs • Feedback – constructive, timely, specific • Encourage reflection following feedback • Train assessors

  7. Responses from Trainers • Do assessments real-time – no e-mail requests • Separate guidance for trainees • Explain formative nature of WPBAs • Help trainees recognise the value of WPBAs for learning

  8. Discussion

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