University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Available to students on the Health Professions Education programme.

Planned timetable: TBC

This module will focus on the key principles of assessment, evaluation and feedback and how these can be used to determine the impact of learning. How quality can be achieved, measured and maintained in education will also be explored. This module will involve interprofessional learning, interdisciplinary learning, simulation, and self-directed study. Throughout the module students will be supported to reflect on their learning. By the end of the module students will be equipped to apply their critical understanding of learning to their own academic and/or health or social care environment. This module will be fully online with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Participants must have access to a device with internet connection, webcam, and a microphone. Live synchronous teaching will be scheduled in GMT.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Pass in Semester 1 module MD5801 ‘Fundamentals of Designing and Facilitating Learning’.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: A maximum of 4 hours weekly scheduled online attendance throughout the semester. The rest of the workload hours would consist of a range of activities, which can be undertaken in your own time during the semester.

Scheduled learning hours: 27

Guided independent study hours: 275

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% - Continuous Assessment - Portfolio


Re-assessment: 100% - Continuous Assessment - Portfolio

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr E D Watson
Module teaching staff: Dr Veronica O'Carroll, Dr Jane Illes, Dr Alun Hughes, Dr John Winpenny
Module coordinator email edw5@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• By the end of the module students will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of appropriate methods of assessment.
• By the end of the module students will be able to use a range of techniques and frameworks for providing effective feedback (formal and informal).
• By the end of the module students will demonstrate a critical understanding of the various purposes of evaluation, in determining the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process.
• By the end of the module students will be able to demonstrate critical awareness of the implications of quality assurance and enhancement for academic and professional practice.