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Value and benefits of open-book examinations as assessment for deep learning in a post-graduate animal health course.
J Vet Med Educ. 2009 Winter; 36(4):403-10.JV

Abstract

This study provides an overview of the perceptions of alumni in relation to their experience of open-book examinations (OBEs) as post-graduate students. This type of assessment was introduced as a way of allowing these adult learners to demonstrate their conceptual understanding and ability to apply knowledge in practice, which in theory would equip them with problem-solving skills required for the workplace. This study demonstrates that alumni-shown to be predominantly deep learners-typically regarded OBEs as less stressful than closed-book examinations, and as an effective way to assess the application of knowledge to real-life problems. Additional staff training and student induction, particularly for international students, are suggested as a means of improving the acceptability and effectiveness of OBEs.

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Dale VH
LIVE Centre, Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts. AL9 7TA UK. vdale@rvc.ac.uk
Wieland B
No affiliation info available
Pirkelbauer B
No affiliation info available
Nevel A
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MeSH

AnimalsAttitude of Health PersonnelEducation, GraduateEducation, VeterinaryEducational MeasurementHumansLearningProblem SolvingProblem-Based LearningStudentsSurveys and Questionnaires

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Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

20054078

Citation

Dale, Vicki H M., et al. "Value and Benefits of Open-book Examinations as Assessment for Deep Learning in a Post-graduate Animal Health Course." Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, vol. 36, no. 4, 2009, pp. 403-10.
Dale VH, Wieland B, Pirkelbauer B, et al. Value and benefits of open-book examinations as assessment for deep learning in a post-graduate animal health course. J Vet Med Educ. 2009;36(4):403-10.
Dale, V. H., Wieland, B., Pirkelbauer, B., & Nevel, A. (2009). Value and benefits of open-book examinations as assessment for deep learning in a post-graduate animal health course. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 36(4), 403-10. https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme.36.4.403
Dale VH, et al. Value and Benefits of Open-book Examinations as Assessment for Deep Learning in a Post-graduate Animal Health Course. J Vet Med Educ. 2009;36(4):403-10. PubMed PMID: 20054078.
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