Student-Centered Assessment: The Impact of Learner Involvement on Educational Outcomes
Student-Centered Assessment: The Impact of Learner Involvement on Educational Outcomes
Abstract
Objectives:
To devise a method of learning that enhances deep learning by retaining knowledge, encouraging team building, increasing accountability of what students learn, and acquiring skills to assess their peers.
Methods:
50 final-year MD students were involved in the study, conducted over four months between October 2019 and January 2020. They were divided into three groups A, B, and C, and were given the autonomy to be innovative in constructing MCQs and OSCEs based on subject relevance and coming up with answers based on their extensive research. Their perception of the learning tool was assessed using a feedback questionnaire.
Results:
Results of the feedback demonstrated a positive outlook towards a student-centred curriculum. 76% of students felt empowered by their assessment and learning. Around 60% of students considered it to be an effective tool for adult learning as it made them more inquisitive and enhanced their problem-solving skills. The major barrier to this study was time constraints.
Conclusions:
A shift to student-centred learning may be the future of medical education.