Knowledge, Attitude And Practices About Use Of Blueprinting In Assessment Among Medical Teachers.

Dr. Swapnali S. Kadam; Dr. Shilpa K. Kolhe; Vrushali Kulkarni

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Knowledge, Attitude And Practices About Use Of Blueprinting In Assessment Among Medical Teachers.

Dr. Swapnali S. Kadam, Dr. Shilpa K. Kolhe, Vrushali Kulkarni

Abstract :

Background: Use of blueprinting not only give the assessment clear view about the facts that are being assessed but also helps assessor in framing the instruction which are projected in the current medical curriculum. It gives definite idea about contents of curriculum in tabular form. Objectives: To analyze knowledge, attitude, practices of blueprinting among medical teachers. Methodology: A cross sectional observational study was conducted. Questionnaire was prepared and prevalidated on blueprinting in assessment. Data tool was demographic profile and prevalidated questionnaire from medical teachers. Result: It is seen that 83% teachers are not using blueprint. 63% Professors and 78% Associate Professors from respective cadres are not practicing blueprint. Out of 108, 71 teachers were unaware about use of blueprinting in assessment. Conclusion: Present study shows most of university paper setters are not practicing blueprinting.