Week 4Learner-centric Assessment & Evaluation
What You Will Learn
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Discussion
Purpose
The purpose of this discussion is to apply your knowledge and understanding of assessment and evaluation in the selection of a valid and reliable tool.
Instructions
Review this week’s lesson and readings. Then, respond to the following:
- Examine the ways that formative and summative evaluation are different.
- Using an academic or clinical setting, describe how you would provide a formative evaluation of the learner (examples: competency for a new nurse orientation, mentoring a new academic faculty member, simulation debrief, etc.).
Please click on the following link to review the DNP Discussion Guidelines on the Student Resource Center program page:
- Link (webpage): DNP Discussion Guidelines (Links to an external site.)
Course Outcomes
This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
- Apply evidence-based assessment practices to evaluate learner goals and learning outcomes. (POs 1, 3, 5, 6)
- Differentiate clinical and academic settings when designing assessment and evaluation strategies. (POs 5, 6, 7)
- Appraise the role of the nurse educator in systematic evaluation and accreditation. (PO 9)
