Assessment of practical skills
The objective structured practical examination (Ospe)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4097703 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ronald M Harden (0000-0003-3286-595X, University of Dundee), Robert G Cairncro, Robert G Cairncross |
| Year | 1980 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 187-196 |
| Publication date | 1980-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Studies in Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0307-5079 • E-ISSN: 1470-174X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03075078012331377216 |
| OpenAlex | W1982118438 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 8 |
The assessment of practical skills is often neglected. A contributing factor is the unsatisfactory nature of the assessment instruments commonly used. The objective structured practical examination (OSPE) is a practical, reliable and valid alternative. The main features of the OSPE are: 1. (1) separate assessment of process and product through observation of performance and assessment of end result;2. (2) adequate sampling of skills and content to be tested;3. (3) an analytical approach to the assessment;4. (4) objectivity;5. (5) feedback to teacher and students. The OSPE approach merits consideration in any subject where practical skills should be assessed
Alternative assessment · Epistemology · Evaluation methods · Higher education · Mathematics education · Reliability engineering · Engineering · Engineering Education and Curriculum Development · Higher Education Learning Practices · Innovations in Medical Education · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,07 |
| Citation span | 1985 - 2025 (41) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |