The Program conducts frequent, objective, and documented assessments of student performance related to Program Learning Outcomes for the purpose of monitoring and documenting student progress in a manner that promptly identifies deficits in knowledge and/or skills and establishes means for remediation. All assessments are based on the instructional objectives, found in course syllabi and materials for other learning activities, which guide student achievement of Program Learning Outcomes and Graduate Competencies.
Types of Assessments
The Program utilizes formative assessments that support student achievement of Program Learning Outcomes and accreditation standards to monitor student progress in meeting instructional objectives for each course. These assessments may be for the purpose of student self-assessment or may be recorded for a grade. Formative assessments may be administered in several forms, including but not limited to quiz questions, synchronous or asynchronous discussions, written, audio, or video assignments and participation in simulated patient encounters. Formative assessments allow faculty Program utilizes cumulative assessments covering Didactic Phase Learning Outcomes related to occupational therapy knowledge in the form of the OTKE®. The OTKE® is provided to the students before entering the clinical phase of the curriculum. Students will receive results from the OTKE®, but performance on the OTKE® does not determine if students can enter the clinical phase.
The Program utilizes summative assessments to assess student achievement of Program Learning Outcomes as appropriate for the course content and learning objectives. These graded assessments may be administered in several forms, including but not limited to exam questions, assignments, and lab practicals. Summative assessments allow faculty to provide students with periodic feedback on areas of strength and weakness related to course-specific learning outcomes.
The Program utilizes cumulative assessments covering Didactic Phase Learning Outcomes related to occupational therapy knowledge in the form of the OTKE®. The OTKE® is provided to the students before entering the clinical phase of the curriculum. Students will receive results from the OTKE®, but performance on the OTKE® does not determine if students can enter the clinical phase.
All assessments are the property of the Program. Students may not duplicate assessment items in any form at any time. Faculty review assessments for students who earned a grade of < 75% to identify the student’s knowledge/skill deficits. This information is shared with the student during mentoring by Program Faculty.