Faculty of Nursing Hosts Workshop on Student Assessment Methods

Erbil, Kurdistan – The Faculty of Nursing – Nursing Department at Tishk International University on  on 14th November 2024 , successfully conducted a workshop on Student Assessment Methods, focusing on enhancing student learning through effective assessment techniques.

The workshop, titled “Enhancing Student Learning through Effective Assessment: Bridging Theory and Practice in Medical Education”, provided valuable insights into innovative assessment strategies that ensure competency-based education in nursing.

15 Participants, including faculty members and nursing students, engaged in hands-on sessions, exploring best practices in clinical and theoretical evaluations. The event emphasized the critical role of assessments in improving decision-making and skill development in medical education.

Workshop Agenda:
Theoretical Component:
Overview of various assessment methods used in medical education (e.g., written exams, OSCEs, case-based assessments).
Best practices for designing fair and reliable assessments.
Understanding the importance of formative vs. summative assessment.
Practical Component:
Hands-on exercises to develop assessment tools.
Group discussions on how to apply assessment strategies in different medical contexts.
Simulation of assessment scenarios to understand real-world application.
This workshop aims to enhance the skills of educators in effectively evaluating students’ knowledge and clinical skills, ensuring a more robust and fair assessment process in medical education.