Description:

Traditional assessments can frequently be based off of subjective evaluations but integrating features from the mastery learning approach allows a more thorough evaluation of the students' knowledge/practice of the material. Using a model that assess goals, strategies and evaluations helps in developing a curriculum. Mastery learning builds upon traditional approaches to curriculum development; however, several key differences exist such as advancement to next unit based on measured achievement, and continued practice until mastery standard is achieved.

During this workshop, four educators from the Feinberg School of Medicine will explain the process of mastery learning and how it has been applied in medical education at Northwestern. The theoretical construct will be supported by a specific example of medical procedure training using a mastery learning approach. Participants will work in small groups to create a curriculum using the mastery learning model.

Refreshments will be provided for this lunchtime talk
This talk is a part of the TEACHxpert speaker series.