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Assessment and Evaluation in Problem-based Learning

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Problem-based Learning in Nursing

Part of the book series: Nurse Education in Practice ((NEP))

Abstract

This chapter will explore two issues that are fundamental to PBL programmes: assessing and evaluating PBL. Because the terms ‘assessment’ and ‘evaluation’ mean different things to different people, we will begin by offering our definitions of these two educational terms. When we speak of assessment, we are referring to knowing that our students have learned. Assessment measures the learning impact on the individual student. Evaluation on the other hand, is about the overall quality and value of the programme from the perspective of all the stakeholders. The two concepts are inextricably linked but will be examined separately in this chapter.

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  1. Di Marks-Maran
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  1. St Bartholomew’s School of Nursing and Midwifery, City University, UK

    Sally Glen (Professor of Nursing Education and Dean) (Professor of Nursing Education and Dean)

  2. School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee, UK

    Kay Wilkie (PBL Co-ordinator) (PBL Co-ordinator)

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Marks-Maran, D., Thomas, B.G. (2000). Assessment and Evaluation in Problem-based Learning. In: Glen, S., Wilkie, K. (eds) Problem-based Learning in Nursing. Nurse Education in Practice. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-333-98240-2_8

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