NR723-DNP-Week 4Learner-centric Assessment & Evaluation

Week 4Learner-centric Assessment & Evaluation

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:

1. Examine the ways that formative and summative evaluation are different.
2. 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.).

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Course Outcomes

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

1. Apply evidence-based assessment practices to evaluate learner goals and learning outcomes. (POs 1, 3, 5, 6)
2. Differentiate clinical and academic settings when designing assessment and evaluation strategies. (POs 5, 6, 7)
3. Appraise the role of the nurse educator in systematic evaluation and accreditation. (PO 9)