This includes critical discussions on how to: construct and use a learning contract and assessment plan for competency-based assessment; use formative and summative assessment processes to facilitate learning and assessment; conduct fair assessments so that validity, reliability, feasibility and discriminating power are achieved; utilise a range of assessment methods in competency-based assessment; use the strategy of triangulation to select and combine methods to obtain the depth and breadth of assessment evidence in order to confer competence; identify learning needs to plan learning around clinical learning opportunities; monitor progress, manage constructive feedback and student self-assessment; make assessment decisions with validity and reliability; and, manage some assessment problems such as the 'failing student'. Other topics addressed that relate to learning during clinical practice include discussions on: how to create, manage and maintain a clinical environment that is a supportive educational environment; and, the meaning of experience and strategies to facilitate learning through clinical practice to assist learners unearth meaning from experience.

Emphasizing the learning process, this handbook offers strategies for supervision, assessment, and support, backed with theoretical discussions and empirical research. The book details both what to assess and how to assess it. Appendices feature checklists, learning climate indicators, and supporting documents from the United Kingdom. Stuart teaches nursing and midwifery at the University of Sheffield. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Emphasizing the learning process, this handbook offers strategies for supervision, assessment, and support, backed with theoretical discussions and empirical research. The book details both what to assess and how to assess it. Appendices feature checklists, learning climate indicators, and supportin

This resource prepares practitioners to perform competency and quality assessments in order to make fair, safe, and effective decisions. Addresses both practical and theoretical aspects involved in the range of assessment methods within the continuous assessment process. Also covers legal and ethical issues, and the policy context including subject review and clinical governance.