Progress testing in resource-poor countries: A case from Mozambique

Rembrant Aarts, Konrad Steidel, Beatriz A. F. Manuel, Erik W. Driessen*

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Abstract

A wealth of evidence for the effectiveness of progress testing in problem-based learning curricula has been collected in the Western academic world, but whether the progress testing can be equally effective in problem-based medical schools in resource-poor countries is a question that remains to be answered. In order to provide an initial answer to this question, we describe our experiences with progress testing in a medical school in Mozambique since its establishment in 2001, specifically focusing on test acceptability, formative educational impact, test validity and test reliability. After 7 years of experience, we think that the conclusion is justified that the progress testing can be a feasible and effective assessment instrument even in a resource poor setting. Institutional collaboration is important to guarantee test quality and sustainability.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)461-463
JournalMedical Teacher
Volume32
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

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