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Implementing Programmatic Assessment Transforms Supervisor Attitudes: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Study, Janica Jamieson, Margaret Hay, Simone Gibson, Claire Palermo
Implementing Programmatic Assessment Transforms Supervisor Attitudes: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Study, Janica Jamieson, Margaret Hay, Simone Gibson, Claire Palermo
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
Introduction:
Programmatic assessment (PA) is an increasingly popular approach to competency-based assessment (CBA), yet evaluation evidence is limited. This study aimed to identify and explore supervisor attitudes before and after implementing a novel PA using a sequential explanatory mixed methods design. In phase one, a survey was used to identify supervisor perspectives on work-based placements, PA and CBA. Survey results were then applied to develop focus group questions to further explore supervisor attitudes.
Results:
PA was found to improve supervisor-student relationships by removing high-stakes assessment decisions and creating greater capacity for feedback and teaching, leading to a productive learning environment. …