Introduction of workplace-based assessment in dental education
Assessment is an indispensable and critical activity in the educational process.In the recent decades,with the birth and development of competence-based educational paradigm,the rationale behind assessment is shifting from"assessment of learning"to"assessment for learning".Workplace-based assessment(WPBA),which aims to improve the quality of both learning and teaching through assessment in real workplace circumstances,is a set of assessment tools that conforms to the new concepts of medical education.In this article,with the purpose to promote the application of WPBA and thus enhance the quality of dental education in our country,a thorough discussion is performed regarding the core principles,tools,advantages of WPBA as well as attentions that should be noted when applying WPBA.It is recommended to establish a longitudinal assessment system which employs various WPBA tools and assesses the development of students'competencies through the whole educational process.Such a dynamic assessment system may be helpful to provide all-rounded and competent dental talents who can eventually benefit the society.
Dental educationClinical teaching and learningAssessmentWorkplace-based assessment
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