If you are currently involved with teaching our Sheffield Medical Students and interested in developing assessments for the MBChB programme, then this workshop is for you. We will consider assessment theory and the processes that sets a high standard for quality in written papers. We will focus on different types of written assessment including the single best answer (SBA), short answer questions (SAQ) and VSA (very short answer) questions.
The workshops are delivered in two parts;
Part 1 (1.5h) You will gain an understanding of the basic assessment theory, procedures and rules for question writing.
There will then be a 2/3 week break, giving you a chance to draft some questions.
Part 2 (1.5h) We will discuss your questions and review them with the idea to create a draft for submission to the Director of Assessment, and eventually for inclusion in the Sheffield bank.
Please note - If you are a trainee GP or a doctor based in a local teaching hospitals you cannot be paid for this work. Anyone that is eligible for payment must be set up with a vendor account before they can undertake any paid work.
Gain an understanding of the basic assessment theory, procedures and rules for question writing.
Compare the different types of clinical assessments used in undergraduate exams.
Identify how standards are set in undergraduate clinical assessments and appreciate the process of blue printing.
Create a novel assessment (OSCE station, SBA, SAQ, VSA), working alongside colleagues and then critique and peer review them.
Phase 1
Part 1 - Wednesday 8th October 2025, 9:30 - 11:00am
Part 2 - Wednesday 22nd October 2025, 13:00 - 14:30pm OR Thursday 23rd October 2025, 9:30 - 11:00am
Phase 2a
Part 1 - Wednesday 5th November 2025,10:00 – 11:30am
Part 2 - Wednesday 19th November 2025, 10:00 – 11:30am OR Thursday 20th November 2025, 1:00 – 2:30pm
Phase 2b
Part 1 - Wednesday 14th May 2025, 9:30 – 11:00am
Part 2 - Tuesday 27th May 2025, 12:30 - 14:00pm OR Friday 30th May 2025, 10:00 - 11:30am
Phase 3a
Part 1 - Thursday 27th February 2025, 13:00 – 14:30pm
Part 2 - Tuesday 11th March, 9:30 - 11:00am OR Tuesday 18th March 2025, 12:30 - 14:00pm
Phase 4
Part 1 - Thursday 10th July 2025, 13:00 - 14:30pm
Part 2 - Tuesday 22nd July 2025, 10:30 - 12:00pm OR Thursday 24th July 2025, 13:00 - 14:30pm
Dr David Spencer
Mrs Emily Newbould, e.packham@sheffield.ac.uk
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