Category: Assess Student Learning


Authentic Assessment

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generated TLC To Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. First Published:October 21, 2025   Authentic assessment emphasizes the application of knowledge and skills in contexts that mirror real-world practice. In health sciences education, authentic assessment tasks—such as clinical simulations, case analyses, portfolios, and project-based evaluations—measure how effectively… Read More

Assessing with Artificial Intelligence

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generatedTLC To Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. Reviewed:May 28, 2025 First Published:November 26, 2024   AI is reshaping assessment in health science education, providing tools for personalized, precise evaluations that help identify learner strengths and areas for improvement. While AI can enhance formative assessment, relying on it… Read More

Competency-Based Assessment

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generated TLC To Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. Last Reviewed:September 22, 2025 First Published:October 29, 2024   Competency-based assessment requires the meaningful evaluation of students’ competence and aims to reduce the theory-practice gap by promoting continuous competency development. In this approach, clear definition of competencies, accurate… Read More

Rubrics

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generatedTLC‧To‧Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. Rubrics are an assessment tool that guide grading by articulating specific components of assignments and communicating expectations for those components. Rubrics lend themselves to assessments where it is important to communicate high expectations, provide targeted feedback, and demonstrate learning priorities. When provided… Read More

Writing Effective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generated TLC To Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. Last ReviewedSeptember 16, 2025 First Published:January 31, 2023   Multiple choice questions (MCQs) are among the most widely used formats in health sciences education due to their efficiency in assessing broad content areas, ease of scoring, and suitability… Read More

Giving Effective Feedback

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generated TLC To Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. Last Reviewed:September 16, 2025 First Published:May 11, 2022   Feedback has been described as the “cornerstone” of effective teaching (Cantillon, 2008) and is essential for performance improvement. Feedback, whether verbal or written, should include both positive and constructive… Read More

Student Assessment

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Take it on the go! Listen to an AI-generated TLC To Go podcast episode summarizing this resource. Last Reviewed:August 13, 2025 First Published:March 1, 2022   Assessment tools can help faculty evaluate how well their learners have met learning goals and objectives. Faculty can use formal assessment tools, like examinations and quizzes, to gauge student… Read More