Module 10: General Principles of Evaluation

Tips on Good Evaluation

• Link the evaluation with the objectives. Describe in clear, precise language the criteria that will be used to judge performance and/or learning.
• Describe in clear and precise language acceptable and unacceptable performance.
• Evaluate as soon as reasonable after the activity has been completed.
• Provide comments that describe specific strengths and weaknesses on which the evaluation is based.
• Use multiple sources of data (direct observations, written record, patient comments, peer comments).
• Provide the learner with an opportunity to discuss his/her evaluation.
• Help the learner understand how the evaluation will help them in their learning efforts.

Can you provide a detailed description of a student who performs, and documents an H∓P in an exemplary manner? Contrast this description with a student who performs poorly. Can you use the differences to clearly define your expectations?