ArticleAdvances in medical education and practice2023
Medical Students' Perspective on Assessment Mechanism During Problem-Based Learning at Debre Tabor University: An Explanatory Mixed Study.
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Background: Assessment in problem-based learning should aim to improve students' active learning. In due course, significant student involvement in any assessment process may aid them in meeting the curriculum's objectives. Purpose: The primary goal of this study is to assess medical students' attitudes towards the assessment method used during PBL tutorials at Debre Tabor College of Health Sciences. Methods: A mixed explanatory study design was used conducted at Debre Tabor university. For quantitative and qualitative data, cross-sectional survey and phenomenological study designs were used, respectively. A self-administered questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale was used to collect quantitative data, while Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) were used to collect qualitative data. Results: The current study included 192 out of 195 medical students. 40%, 57.2%, and 43.2% of study participants felt the tutor did not provide constructive feedback, facilitate self-assessment/self-reflection, or encourage peer assessment, respectively. On the role of tutors in facilitating self and peer assessment, a statistically significant mean difference in agreement is observed. Their PBL assessment did not take into account punctuality or contribution to the discussion. It is perceived as biassed due to tutors' bias towards various factors such as first impressions and student academic rank. They also stated that they did not receive sufficient information about the assessment in PBL. Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, medical students believed they were not fairly assessed during their PBL tutorial. Due to the uncertainty of the evaluation process, a neutral perspective on comprehension skills was appreciated. The students also perceived that the tutors' ability to assess students, poor feedback experience, and limited information about the assessment mechanism influenced their PBL assessment.
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