From Exams to Assignments: towards a more authentic assessment in the Science of Radiotherapy

Kirby, Michael ORCID: 0000-0001-9765-5641, Oliver, Lauren and Calder, Kerrie anne (2023) From Exams to Assignments: towards a more authentic assessment in the Science of Radiotherapy. [Poster]

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Abstract

Although timed exams have their strengths and merit, assignment style assessments in the Science of Radiotherapy have proved to be of greater worth than originally imagined. When a change in assessment type was necessary due to the recent pandemic, conventional wisdom suggested an online scheduled exam might be the easiest move for what previously were always scheduled and timed written exams. This was the case for a number of our Science for Radiotherapy and Oncology Modules within the School of Health Sciences. But the opportunity was taken to evaluate assignment style assessments to test relevant knowledge and understanding, as before, but with the added advantage of being able to create more authentic style assessments – ones which painted real, detailed and relevant clinical scenarios which are part and parcel of modern clinical radiotherapy. This required students to go beyond reproducing class materials to demonstrate a depth of understanding and connectedness from various parts of the syllabus and, in the more advanced modules, bring to bear significant critique and critical appraisal skills from course materials and the peer-reviewed evidence base. The style of teaching also needed to change to accommodate this new style of assessment and to allow students to demonstrate their fullest learning throughout the modules. This approach has been extremely well received; and a full range of abilities from each cohort and commendation from external examiners have been drawn out through the assignments. The approach, structure, style and results from the last three years will be demonstrated within this poster.

Item Type:	Poster
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Population Health Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Population Health > School of Health Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	18 Jul 2023 09:37
Last Modified:	18 Jul 2023 09:37
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3171665