KMID : 0381520160280010123
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Korean Journal of Medical Education 2016 Volume.28 No. 1 p.123 ~ p.125
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Increased correlation coefficient between the written test score and tutors¡¯ performance test scores after training of tutors for assessment of medical students during problem-based learning course in Malaysia
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:Heethal Jaiprakash
:Aung Ko Ko Min/:Sarmishtha Ghosh
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Abstract
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This paper is aimed at finding if there was a change of correlation between the written test score and tutors¡¯ performance test scores in the assessment of medical students during a problem-based learning (PBL) course in Malaysia. This is a cross-sectional observational study, conducted among 264 medical students in two groups from November 2010 to November 2012. The first group¡¯s tutors did not receive tutor training; while the second group¡¯s tutors were trained in the PBL process. Each group was divided into high, middle and low achievers based on their end-of-semester exam scores. PBL scores were taken which included written test scores and tutors¡¯ performance test scores. Pearson correlation coefficient was calculated between the two kinds of scores in each group. The correlation coefficient between the written scores and tutors¡¯ scores in group 1 was 0.099 (p<0.001) and for group 2 was 0.305 (p<0.001). The higher correlation coefficient in the group where tutors received the PBL training reinforces the importance of tutor training before their participation in the PBL course.
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KEYWORD
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Assessment, Malaysia, Medical students, Problem-based learning, Undergraduate medical education
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