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Curriculum evaluation of ethical reasoning and professional responsibility.
Full Abstract
This exploratory study evaluated curricular content and evaluation mechanisms related to ethics and professionalism in the baccalaureate dental hygiene program at Idaho State University. Competency-based education requires enhanced student preparation in ethical reasoning, critical thinking, and decision-making. Graduates must integrate concepts, beliefs, principles, and values to fulfill ethical and professional responsibilities. Methods included 1) development of five supporting competencies defining ethics and professionalism to provide a framework for curricular evaluation; 2) assessment of all course content and evaluation methods for each supporting competency; 3) evaluation of students' clinical performance based on professional judgment grades; and 4) survey of junior (n=30) and senior (n=27) students' attitudes about dental hygiene practice related to ethics and professionalism. Results revealed that most courses include content and evaluation related to at least one supporting competency; however, authentic evaluation is weak. Clinical instructors rarely relate evaluations to ethical principles or values. Surveys showed significant differences between junior and senior students' attitudes about ethics and professionalism in six of thirty-four areas (the six were laws and regulations; communication and interpersonal skills; problem solving; professional activities/programs; integrity; and safe work environment). This article shares one approach for evaluating curricular content and evaluation methods designed to develop student competence in ethical reasoning and professionalism. Based upon the study's findings, recommendations are made for curricular enhancement via authentic evaluation and faculty training.
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Author information
Author/s: Christie, Carole R (CR); Bowen, Denise M (DM); Paarmann, Carlene S (CS);
Affiliation: Department of Dental Hygiene, Idaho State University, Pocatello 83209, USA. chricaro(-atsign-)isu.edu
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article
Journal: Journal of dental education (J Dent Educ), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2003-Jan; vol 67 (issue 1) : pp 55-63
Dates: Created 2003/01/23; Completed 2003/02/04; Revised 2004/11/17;
PMID: 12540106, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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