Faculty and resident preference for two different forms of lecture evaluation

The Use of Observational Diaries in In-Training Evaluation: Student Perceptions

“…Although the use of detailed instruments for summative assessments has been challenged by many researchers (e.g. Norman et al, 1991;Regehr et al, 1998;Hodges et al, 1999;Govaerts et al, 2002), checklists are considered superior in formative assessment (Gray, 1996;Cushing, 2002;Imseis and Galvin, 2004). Detailed checklists are considered to ensure specific and concrete feedback, focussing on essential skills and expected behaviours.…”

Leitsymptomvorlesungen im klinischen Studienabschnitt - Effekte evaluationsbasierter Interventionen auf eine Großgruppen-Lehrveranstaltung

“…On the other hand the possible influence of the Rosenthal-effect must be taken into account [24], where the mere expectation of an improvement of the LSV after the intervention by the auditors could have led to a better rating. However, the assignment of trained auditors has been described as being a valid and research-oriented instrument for the rating of teaching quality [1], [17]. Others also found only moderate accordance of student and “peer-ratings“ [16].…”

Climbing the pyramid : towards understanding performance assessment

“…Although the use of detailed instruments for summative assessments has been challenged by many researchers (e.g. Norman et al, 1991;Govaerts et al, 2002), checklists are considered superior in formative assessment Cushing, 2002;Imseis and Galvin, 2004). Detailed checklists are considered to ensure specific and concrete feedback, focussing on essential skills and expected behaviours.…”