All teachers at some time or another need to assess learning. The teacher may write test items; prepare tests and analyze their results; develop rating scales and clinical evaluation methods; and plan other strategies for assessing learning in the classroom, clinical practice, online courses, simulation, and other settings. Often teachers are not prepared to carry out these tasks as part of their instructional role. This sixth edition of Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education is a resource for teachers in nursing education programs and healthcare agencies; a textbook for graduate students preparing for their role as a nurse educator; a guide for nurses in clinical practice who teach others and are responsible for evaluating their learning and performance; and a resource for other healthcare professionals involved in assessment, measurement, testing, and evaluation. Although the examples of test items and other types of assessment methods provided in this book are nursing oriented, they are easily adapted to assessment in other health fields.The purposes of this book are to describe concepts of assessment, testing, and evaluation in nursing education and prepare teachers for carrying these out as part of their roles. The book presents qualities of effective assessment procedures (reliability, validity, and usability); how to plan for testing, assemble and administer tests, and score tests; how to write all types of test items and develop assessment methods; strategies for assessing higher level learning; and testing and evaluation in online courses and programs. The book describes the evaluation of written assignments in nursing, the development of rubrics, clinical evaluation, methods for evaluating clinical performance, and using simulation and objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) for evaluation. A new chapter prepares educators to analyze the performance of the test as a whole and of individual test items and to interpret test scores; this chapter includes many examples and exhibits to help readers understand these analyses and make informed decisions about their tests. This edition also examines the social, ethical, and legal issues associated with testing and evaluation in nursing; grading; and program evaluation (with a new section on accreditation of nursing education programs). The Appendices provide a quick reference guide for writing different types of test items (with examples) and other testing resources. The content is useful for teachers in any setting who are involved in evaluating others, whether they are students, nurses, or other types of healthcare personnel.

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Oermann, Marilyn H., PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Gaberson, Kathleen B., PhD, RN, CNOR, CNE, ANEF

Marilyn H. Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN; Kathleen B. Gaberson, PhD, RN, CNOR, CNE, ANEF

Oermann PhD RN ANEF FAAN, Marilyn H., Gaberson PhD RN CNOR CNE ANEF, Kathleen

Springer Publishing Company, Inc., New York, 2021

United States, United States of America

sixth edition., 2019

6, 2019

lg2508894

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Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Instructor’s Resources
Unit I: Concepts of Assessment
Chapter 1: Assessment and the Educational Process
Tests
Measurement
Evaluation
Outcomes for Assessment and Testing
Taxonomies
Use of Outcomes for Assessment and Testing
Summary
References
Chapter 2: Qualities of Effective Assessment Procedures: Validity, Reliability, and Usability
Assessment Validity
Reliability
Practicality
Summary
References
Unit II: Testing and Other Assessment Methods
Chapter 3: Planning for Testing
Purpose and Population
Test Length
Difficulty and Discrimination Level
Item Formats
Scoring Procedures
Test Blueprint
Writing the Test Items
Preparing Students to Take a Test
Summary
References
Chapter 4: True–False and Matching
True–False
Matching Exercises
Summary
References
Chapter 5: Multiple-Choice and Multiple-Response
Multiple-Choice Items
Multiple Response
Summary
References
Chapter 6: Short-Answer (Fill-in-the-Blank) and Essay
Short Answer
Essay Item
Criteria for Assessing Essay Items
Summary
References
Chapter 7: Assessment of Higher Level Learning
Higher Level Learning
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Clinical Judgment
Context-Dependent Item Sets
Assessment Methods for Higher Level Cognitive Skills
Summary
References
Chapter 8: Test Construction and Preparation of Students for NCLEX® and Certification Examinations
NCLEX Test Plans
NCLEX-RN Test Plan
NCLEX-PN Test Plan
Types of Items on the NCLEX Examinations
Administration of NCLEX Examinations
Preparation of Items at Varied Cognitive Levels
Preparation of Items Within the Framework of Clinical Practice
Preparation of Students for the NCLEX Examinations
Summary
References
Chapter 9: Assessment of Written Assignments
Purposes of Written Assignments
Types of Written Assignments
Assessing Written Assignments
Summary
References
Unit III: Test Construction and Analysis
Chapter 10: Assembling, Administering, and Scoring Tests
Test Design Rules
Reproducing the Test
Test Administration
Scoring
Summary
References
Chapter 11: Testing and Evaluation in Online Courses and Programs
Assessment of Learning at the Individual Learner Level
Assessment of Online Courses
Assessment of Online Teaching
Assessing Quality of Online Programs
Summary
References
Chapter 12: Test and Item Analysis: Interpreting Test Results
Interpreting Test Scores
Interpreting an Individual Score
Item Analysis
Conducting Posttest Discussions
Developing a Test-Item Bank
Unit IV: Clinical Evaluation
Chapter 13: Clinical Evaluation Process
Outcomes of Clinical Practice
Concept of Clinical Evaluation
Fairness in Clinical Evaluation
Student Stress in Clinical Practice
Feedback in Clinical Evaluation
Clinical Outcomes and Competencies
Summary
References
Chapter 14: Clinical Evaluation Methods
Selecting Clinical Evaluation Methods
Observation
Written Assignments
Electronic Portfolio
Conferences
Media Clips
Group Projects
Self-Assessment
Summary
References
Chapter 15: Simulation and Objective Structured Clinical Examination for Assessment
Standardized Patients
Objective Structured Clinical Examination
Summary
References
Unit V: Issues Related to Testing and Evaluation in Nursing Education
Chapter 16: Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues
Social Issues
Ethical Issues
Legal Aspects of Assessment
Summary
References
Chapter 17: Grading
Purposes of Grades
Criticisms of Grades
Types of Grading Systems
Assigning Letter Grades
Criterion-Referenced Grading
Norm-Referenced Grading
Self-Referenced Grading
Grading Clinical Practice
Grading Software
Summary
References
Chapter 18: Program Evaluation and Accreditation
Accreditaion of Nursing Education Programs
Program Evaluation Models
Curriculum Evaluation
Teaching
How to Evaluate Teaching Effectiveness
Systematic Program Evaluation Plan
Summary
References
Appendix A: Quick Reference Guide for Writing Different Types of Test Items With Examples
True-False
Matching
Multiple Choice
Multiple Response
Short Answer (Fill-in-the-Blank)
Essay
Appendix B: Testing Resources for Nurse Educators
Appendix C: Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education
Prepared by the Joint Committee on Testing Practices
A. Developing and Selecting Appropriate Tests
B. Administering and Scoring Tests
C. Reporting and Interpreting Test Results
D. Informing Test-Takers
Appendix D: National League for Nursing Fair Testing Guidelines for Nursing Education
Appendix E: Standards for Teacher Competence in Educational Assessment of Students
Index

<p><strong>The only text to comprehensively address the assessment of student learning in a wide variety of settings.</strong></p><p>Long considered the gold standard for evaluation and testing in nursing education, the sixth edition of this classic text provides expert, comprehensive guidance in the assessment of student learning in a wide variety of settings, as well as the evaluation of instructor and program effectiveness. It presents fundamental measurement and evaluation concepts that will aid nurse educators in the design, critique, and use of appropriate tests and evaluation tools. Important social, ethical, and legal issues associated with testing and evaluation also are explored, including the prevention of cheating and academic policies for testing, grading, and progression.</p><p>Written by experts in the field of nursing education, Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education features practical advice on the development of test blueprints; creation of all types of test items, including next-generation NCLEX-style items; the assembly, administration, and scoring of tests; test/item analyses and interpretation; evaluation of higher levels of learning; assessment of written assignments; and suggestions for creating tests in online courses and programs. An entire section is devoted to clinical evaluation processes and methods, including the use of simulation for assessment and high-stakes evaluation, clinical evaluation in distance settings, and the use of technology for remote evaluation of clinical performance. The text meets the National League for Nursing Certified Nurse Educator Competency #3: Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies.</p><ul><strong>NEW TO THE SIXTH EDITION:</strong><li>Expanded coverage of test item analysis and interpretation</li><li>Expanded coverage of clinical evaluation processes and methods</li><li>Guidance on how to work with part-time clinical educators and preceptors to ensure that evaluation processes are followed consistently</li><li>Expanded content on the construction and administration of online tests</li><li>Tips for adapting test bank items and other item-writing resources</li><li>Guidelines for the design of academic policies for academic integrity, testing, grading, and progression</li></ul><ul><strong>KEY FEATURES:</strong><li>Describes how to develop test blueprints and assemble, administer, write, and analyze tests</li><li>Provides guidelines for the selection of standardized tests for a nursing curriculum</li><li>Details how to evaluate written assignments with sample scoring rubrics</li><li>Includes a robust ancillary package: Instructor’s Manual (with sample syllabus, course modules, learning activities, discussion questions, assessment strategies, and online resources) and chapter PowerPoint slides Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers</li></ul>

The Only Text To Comprehensively Address The Assessment Of Student Learning, As Well As The Evaluation Of Instructor And Program Effectiveness, In A Wide Variety Of Settings. Long Considered The Gold Standard For Evaluation And Testing In Nursing Education, The Sixth Edition Of This Classic Text Provides Expert And Comprehensive Guidance For Educators In The Assessment Of Student Learning In A Wide Variety Of Settings, As Well As The Evaluation Of Instructor And Program Effectiveness. It Presents Fundamental Measurement And Evaluation Concepts That Will Aid Nurse Educators In The Design, Critique, And Use Of Appropriate Tests And Evaluation Tools. Important Social, Ethical, And Legal Issues Associated With Testing And Evaluation Also Are Explored, Including The Prevention Of Cheating And Academic Policies For Testing, Grading, And Progression. Written By Experts In The Field Of Nursing Education, Evaluation And Testing In Nursing Education Features Practical Advice On The Development Of Test Blueprints; Creation Of All Types Of Test Items, Including Next-generation Nclex-type Items; The Assembly, Administration, And Scoring Of Tests; Test And Item Analyses And How To Use Analyses To Interpret And Improve Tests; Evaluation Of Higher Levels Of Learning; Assessment Of Written Assignments; And Suggestions For Creating Tests In Online Courses And Programs. An Entire Section Is Devoted To Clinical Evaluation Process And Methods, Including The Use Of Simulation For Assessment And High-stakes Evaluation; Clinical Evaluation In Distance Settings; And The Use Of Technology For Remote Evaluation Of Clinical Performance. The Text Meets The Nln Cne Certification Competency #3: Use Assessment & Evaluation Strategies. New To This Edition: Expanded Coverage Of Test Item Analysis And How To Use Analyses To Interpret And Improve Tests Expanded Coverage Of Clinical Evaluation Processes And Methods Guidance On How To Work With Part-time Clinical Educators And Preceptors To Ensure That Evaluation Processes Are Followed Consistently Expanded Content On The Construction And Administration Of Online Tests Tips For Adapting Test-bank Items And Other Item-writing Resources Guidelines For The Design Of Academic Policies For Academic Integrity, Testing, Grading, And Progression Key Features: Describes How To Develop Test Blueprints And Assemble, Administer, Write, And Analyze Tests Provides Guidelines For The Selection Of Standardized Tests For A Nursing Curriculum Details How To Evaluate Written Assignments With Sample Scoring Rubrics Includes A Robust Ancillary Package: Instructor Manual With Sample Syllabus, Course Modules, Learning Activities, Discussion Questions, Assessment Strategies, And Online Resources; Chapter Powerpoint Slides; And A Collection Of Sample Test Items Purchase Includes Access To The Ebook For Use On Most Mobile Devices Or Computers.

The only text to comprehensively address the assessment of student learning in a wide variety of settings.
Long considered the gold standard for evaluation and testing in nursing education, the sixth edition of this classic text provides expert, comprehensive guidance in the assessment of student learning in a wide variety of settings, as well as the evaluation of instructor and program effectiveness. It presents fundamental measurement and evaluation concepts that will aid nurse educators in the design, critique, and use of appropriate tests and evaluation tools. Important social, ethical, and legal issues associated with testing and evaluation also are explored, including the prevention of cheating and academic policies for testing, grading, and progression.
Written by experts in the field of nursing education, Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education features practical advice on the development of test blueprints; creation of all types of test items, including next-generation NCLEX-style items; the assembly, administration, and scoring of tests; test/item analyses and interpretation; evaluation of higher levels of learning; assessment of written assignments; and suggestions for creating tests in online courses and programs. An entire section is devoted to clinical evaluation processes and methods, including the use of simulation for assessment and high-stakes evaluation, clinical evaluation in distance settings, and the use of technology for remote evaluation of clinical performance. The text meets the National League for Nursing Certified Nurse Educator Competency #3: Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies.
NEW TO THE SIXTH EDITION: Expanded coverage of test item analysis and interpretation Expanded coverage of clinical evaluation processes and methods Guidance on how to work with part-time clinical educators and preceptors to ensure that evaluation processes are followed consistently Expanded content on the construction and administration of online tests Tips for adapting test bank items and other item-writing resources Guidelines for the design of academic policies for academic integrity, testing, grading, and progression KEY FEATURES: Describes how to develop test blueprints and assemble, administer, write, and analyze tests Provides guidelines for the selection of standardized tests for a nursing curriculum Details how to evaluate written assignments with sample scoring rubrics Includes a robust ancillary package: Instructor's Manual (with sample syllabus, course modules, learning activities, discussion questions, assessment strategies, and online resources) and chapter PowerPoint slides Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers

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