The influence of assessor training on scoring and feedback: A qualitative study of assessor perceptions
Year: 2018
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Assessor training is essential for defensible assessments of physician performance. This study explored the perceived influence of training and assessment tools on assessors’ conduct of assessments. Using a constructivist grounded theory approach, we interviewed 13 assessors about the effects of training and scoring tools on their conduct of assessments. Participants reported that training taught them about the potential variability of assessor judgement and prompted more reflective scoring. Using the new scoring tools reportedly led participants to sample performance data differently, choose ratings in accordance with the scoring tools, and provide more detailed feedback to assessed physicians. Participants did not perceive training or the tools to substantially affect their numeric ratings, but noted an increased confidence in scoring. Participants involved in developing the tools reported more pronounced effects of training and the tools. These findings support the continued study of assessor training programs as a method of enhancing assessor consistency.
Source: TSpace (University of Toronto)
Author: Hodwitz, Kathryn
Institution: University of Toronto
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2925001148