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Peer- and self-grading compared to faculty grading.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21969716     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVES: To determine the reliability and value of peer- and self -reported evaluations in the grading of pharmacy students.
METHODS: Mean student peer- and self- reported grades were compared to faculty grades in the advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) and seminar presentation courses. Responses from pharmacy school alumni regarding curricular peer- and self-reported evaluations were solicited using an online survey tool.
RESULTS: Self-reported student grades were lower than the faculty-reported grade overall and for the formal presentation component of the APPE course grading rubric. Self-reported grades were no different than faculty-reported grades for the seminar course. Students graded their peers higher than did faculty members for both the seminar and APPE courses on all components of the grading rubric. The majority of pharmacy alumni conducted peer- and self-evaluations (64% and 85%, respectively) at least annually and considered peer- and self-evaluations useful in assessing students' work in group projects, oral presentations, and professional skills.
CONCLUSION: The combination of self-, peer-, and faculty-assessments using a detailed grading rubric offers an opportunity to meet accreditation standards and better prepare pharmacy students for their professional careers.
Authors:
Mary L Wagner; Dong Churl Suh; Sandy Cruz
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of pharmaceutical education     Volume:  75     ISSN:  1553-6467     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Pharm Educ     Publication Date:  2011 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-10-04     Completed Date:  2012-04-11     Revised Date:  2012-04-27    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0372650     Medline TA:  Am J Pharm Educ     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  130     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, 160 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA. mlwagner@rci.rutgers.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Curriculum
Education, Pharmacy / methods*,  standards
Educational Measurement / methods*,  standards
Faculty*
Female
Humans
Male
Peer Group*
Schools, Pharmacy
Students, Pharmacy*
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