Open AccessOSPE in Biochemistry –A step towards implementation of competency based undergraduate curriculum
Author(s) -
Syyeda Anees,
Sheetal Harakuni,
Ruksana Kausar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of clinical biochemistry and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2394-6377
pISSN - 2394-6369
DOI - 10.18231/j.ijcbr.2021.049
Subject(s) - formative assessment , summative assessment , curriculum , psychomotor learning , reliability (semiconductor) , perception , medical education , mathematics education , biology , psychology , cognition , pedagogy , medicine , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics , neuroscience
Competency based undergraduate curriculum stresses on objectivity, uniformity, validity and reliability of the assessment tools since assessment drives learning. Conventional Practical Examination (CPE) in Biochemistry is subjective and associated with examiner variability and raises concerns over its validity and reliability. Objective Structured Practical Examination(OSPE) addresses this problem as it includes objective testing through direct observation, assessment of knowledge, comprehension and skills.In this study the performance of 1 MBBS students in CPE & OSPE was compared & perception of students and faculty towards OSPE as Formative Assessment was evaluated. Study included total of 150 Phase 1 MBBS students of 2019-20 batch & faculty of Biochemistry were included. CPE and OSPE was conducted on topic “Estimation of Blood Glucose” and marks were awarded.OSPE was conducted with 2 procedure & 4 response stations. Statistical Analysis: Percentage graphs & Student’s’ test using MS Excel were used. There was statistically significant difference between the mean scores of CPE and OSPE (P < 0.01). Our study concludes that the scores of OSPE were better than that of CPE. OSPE eliminated examiner bias by integration of cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains. Therefore OSPE can be introduced as Formative Assessment & Summative Assessment.