ERIC Number: EJ756077
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Publication Date: 2007-Apr
Pages: 14
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Course Evaluation in Medical Education
Kogan, Jennifer R.; Shea, Judy A.
Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies, v23 n3 p251-264 Apr 2007
Course evaluation is integral to medical education. We discuss (1) distinctive features of medical education that impact on course evaluation, (2) a framework for course evaluations, (3) details that shape the evaluation process, (4) key measurement issues important to data gathering and interpretation, and (5) opportunities for expanding the scope of research regarding course evaluations. Drawing from higher education and medical education literature, a great deal is known about course evaluations. High-quality rating scales have been developed. There is evidence that ratings are valid and reproducible given sufficient ratings are gathered, but there remain many areas deserving of more research.
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Medical Education, Fundamental Concepts, Research Design, Evaluation Problems, Data Analysis, Item Analysis, Literature Reviews, Evaluation Research, Research Methodology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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