Good PracticeS on Developing Multiple Choice Question for testing
Higher Order Thinking
Multiple Choice Questions are part of the assessment methods used in mixed mode and coursework programs. Therefore, guiding the academic staff to understand the concepts related in designing well-constructed questions is of utmost importance. In addition, this will also improve the quality of assessment. This workshop is designed to provide guidance in constructing multiple choice questions that focus on developing and testing higher order thinking.
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DATE, DURATION & VENUE
Date: 18th & 19th November 2015 (2 days)
Venue: Computer Laboratory, 7th Floor, Institute of Postgraduate Studies USM@KL, Menara Wisma Sejarah, 230, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur.
Time: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
Venue: Computer Laboratory, 7th Floor, Institute of Postgraduate Studies USM@KL, Menara Wisma Sejarah, 230, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur.
Time: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:I
- Use the MCQ as a tool in assessment
- Develop the different types of MCQ
- Apply practical guideline on the construction of Type A MCQs
- Create and vet type A MCQs
CONTENT
- Bloom taxonomy
- Higher-order thinking skill (HOTS)
- Types of MCQ
- Characteristics of MCQ
- Types of MCQ and Learning Taxonomy
- 15 guidelines in developing good MCQ
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Educators and course developers
- Practically anyone who is interested to construct good multiple choice questions for testing higher order thinking
WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
8.30 – 8.45 Bloom taxonomy and higher-order thinking
8.45 - 9.30 An overview of assessment tools
9.30 - 10.00 Break
10.00 – 10.45 Types of MCQ
10.45 – 11.45 Guideline to construct and review MCQs
11.45 - 12.00 Questions and Answers
12.00 - 12.10 Briefing on Group Activities
12.10 - 1.00 MCQ in Action I — Constructing MCQ
1.00 – 2.30 Lunch
2.30 – 3.00 MCQ in Action II – Constructing MCQs
3.00 – 4.00 MCQ in Action III – Reviewing MCQs
4.00 - 4.30 MCQ in Action IV – Group presentation
4.30 - 4.45 Question & Answer and Reflection Session
8.45 - 9.30 An overview of assessment tools
9.30 - 10.00 Break
10.00 – 10.45 Types of MCQ
10.45 – 11.45 Guideline to construct and review MCQs
11.45 - 12.00 Questions and Answers
12.00 - 12.10 Briefing on Group Activities
12.10 - 1.00 MCQ in Action I — Constructing MCQ
1.00 – 2.30 Lunch
2.30 – 3.00 MCQ in Action II – Constructing MCQs
3.00 – 4.00 MCQ in Action III – Reviewing MCQs
4.00 - 4.30 MCQ in Action IV – Group presentation
4.30 - 4.45 Question & Answer and Reflection Session
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
In general English is used as a medium of instruction.
In general English is used as a medium of instruction.
FACILITATOR
Dr Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff MD, MMEd, PhD
Dr Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff MD, MMEd, PhD
FEE
The fee is RM1,000.00 (inclusive of TAX 6%) per pax for 2 days training. The cost is inclusive of morning break, lunch, afternoon break and training materials. The cost excludes accommodation and traveling for participants. Number of participants will be limited to 40.
The fee is RM1,000.00 (inclusive of TAX 6%) per pax for 2 days training. The cost is inclusive of morning break, lunch, afternoon break and training materials. The cost excludes accommodation and traveling for participants. Number of participants will be limited to 40.