An educational evaluation of learner experiences in dentistry open-book examinations.

ABSTRACT: Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in substantial global disruptions, with many universities restructuring their examinations to open-book assessments. In this format, learners are allowed to use revision notes, textbooks and other permitted material during their examination. Traditionally, dentistry is assessed using closed-book examinations where the use of such materials is prohibited. Learners will have limited or no prior experience of open-book examinations in dentistry, hence this educational evaluation aimed to explore their experiences and assess suitability for continuity of this examination.Methods A retrospective anonymous survey was conducted on all undergraduate dentistry and oral health sciences learners on completion of their examination and once they received thei

SUBMITTER: Dave M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8390023 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature