Twelve tips for introducing the concept of validity argument in assessment to novice medical teachers in a workshop.

Hosam Eldeen Gasmalla, Majed Wadi, Mohamed H Taha
Author Information
  1. Hosam Eldeen Gasmalla: Al-Neelain University. ORCID
  2. Majed Wadi: Medical Education Department.
  3. Mohamed H Taha: University of Sharjah.

Abstract

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Misconceptions have been observed in the application of validity by faculty and in the reporting of validity in a significant amount of published work in the field of students' assessment. As a result, actions concerning the dissemination of information about the concept of validity in relation to assessments, especially among novice medical teachers, is needed. This work aims to guide how the concept of validity argument in assessments is delivered to novice medical teachers in a workshop. Critical reflection and a careful review of relevant literature were used to develop these tips. Twelve tips were introduced to support instructors conducting workshops on introducing the concept of validity, especially to novice medical teachers.

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