METHODS: Over a 2-year period, a DPT program began implementing 5 strategies to create more equitable grading practices: (1) eliminating zero grades, (2) allowing late assignment submissions without penalty, (3) using low-stakes formative assessments throughout the semester, (4) weighing end-of-course assessments more heavily than initial ones, and (5) offering a no-stakes anatomy prep course before matriculation.
RESULTS: Outcomes from implementing equitable grading practices varied. Some learners felt increased stress from fewer points opportunities, while others appreciated the reduced anxiety from low-stakes assessments. Some saw multiple attempts for peers as unfair.Faculty faced higher workloads due to detailed feedback and remediation but believed it benefited learners. Median final grades improved in some courses, remained stable in others, and slightly decreased in one. Overall, the changes had minimal impact on most learners\' grades but significantly improved outcomes and retention for struggling learners.
CONCLUSIONS: This case report documents the implementation of equitable grading practices in a DPT program, offering valuable insights and recommendations for other institutions aiming to adopt similar practices.
CONCLUSIONS: Inequity in assessment widens the gap between learners entering professional programs. Equitable assessment practices level the playing field, enabling learners from diverse backgrounds and identities to succeed. Increased diversity benefits everyone, especially patients, by reducing health disparities for historically marginalized groups.
方法:在2年内,DPT计划开始实施5种策略,以创建更公平的评分实践:(1)消除零成绩,(2)允许延迟提交转让而不受到惩罚,(3)在整个学期中使用低风险形成性评估,(4)对课程结束评估的权重高于初始评估,和(5)在入学前提供无桩解剖预备课程。
结果:实施公平评分做法的结果各不相同。一些学习者感到分数机会减少带来的压力增加,而其他人则赞赏低风险评估减少的焦虑。有些人认为对同龄人的多次尝试是不公平的。由于详细的反馈和补救,教师面临着更高的工作量,但认为这有利于学习者。一些课程的期末成绩中位数有所提高,在其他方面保持稳定,并略有下降。总的来说,这些变化对大多数学习者的成绩影响不大,但对陷入困境的学习者来说,结果和保留率显着改善。
结论:本案例报告记录了在DPT计划中实施公平评分做法的情况,为其他旨在采用类似做法的机构提供有价值的见解和建议。
结论:评估中的不平等扩大了学习者进入专业课程之间的差距。公平评估做法公平竞争,使来自不同背景和身份的学习者能够成功。增加多样性使每个人受益,尤其是病人,通过减少历史边缘化群体的健康差距。