Fuentealba Carmen
Department of Ecosystem and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, AB.
J Vet Med Educ. 2011 Summer;38(2):157-62. doi: 10.3138/jvme.38.2.157.
Assessment is a powerful learning tool that can enhance learning and education. The process of student assessment should align with curricular goals and educational objectives. Identifying the assessment strategies necessary for the proper evaluation of students' progress within individual programs is as important as establishing curricular content and delivery methods. The purpose of this paper is to discuss elements to be considered in assessment design and implementation as well as common challenges encountered during this process. Elements to be considered during assessment design include purpose of assessment, domains to be tested, and characteristics of the assessment tools to be employed. Assessment tools are evaluated according to four main characteristics: relevance, feasibility, validity, and reliability. Based on the evidence presented in the literature, the use of a variety of assessment tools is recommended to match diverse domains and learning styles. The assessment cycle concludes with the evaluation of the results and, based on these, the institution, program, or course can make changes to improve the quality of education. If assessment design aligns with educational outcomes and instructional methods, it improves the quality of education and supports student learning.
评估是一种强大的学习工具，能够促进学习与教育。学生评估过程应与课程目标和教育目标相一致。确定对各个课程中学生的进步进行恰当评估所需的评估策略，与确立课程内容和授课方法同样重要。本文旨在探讨评估设计与实施中应考虑的要素以及在此过程中遇到的常见挑战。评估设计过程中需考虑的要素包括评估目的、测试领域以及拟采用的评估工具的特点。评估工具依据四个主要特点进行评估：相关性、可行性、有效性和可靠性。基于文献中提供的证据，建议使用多种评估工具以匹配不同的领域和学习风格。评估周期以结果评估告终，据此机构、课程或课程可以做出改变以提高教育质量。如果评估设计与教育成果及教学方法相一致，就能提高教育质量并支持学生学习。
