Table 5 Summary and recommendation plan for improvement of the assessment process in the study
Challenges of assessments | Recommendation Plan | Responsibility | Time frame |
|---|---|---|---|
Education related challenges | • Draft and approve new guidelines and policies related to student assessment criteria and grading system. • Faculty development training program based on needs assessment. | • Deanship of academic affairs • Quality assurance unit in the college • Dental Education Committee in the college | By August 2025 (Beginning of the next academic year) |
Student related challenges | • Maintain open lines of communication with students • Create support structures, such as tutoring services, study groups, and counselling resources | • Deanship of academic affairs • Academic advising unit in the college | By August 2025 (Beginning of the next academic year) |
College related challenges | • Establishment of assessment unit • Colleges should support examiners by offering continues training sessions and introducing workshops and discussion panel about assessments | • Deanship of academic affairs • College board in the college | By August 2025 (Beginning of the next academic year) |
General suggestions for challenges | • Incorporate formative assessments throughout the curriculum to provide ongoing feedback and identify areas that needs improvement early | • Deanship of academic affairs • Dental Education Committee in the college | By August 2025 (Beginning of the next academic year) |