Presentation Description
Viren Naik1
Brent Kvern2
1 Medical Council of Canada
2 College of Family Physicians of Canada
Brent Kvern2
1 Medical Council of Canada
2 College of Family Physicians of Canada
Background:
High-stakes certification examinations play a crucial role in ensuring the competence and proficiency of professionals in various fields, including healthcare. However, appeals and accommodations for these examinations present significant challenges for both test takers and certification bodies. This interactive workshop aims to explore approaches and legal considerations in appeals and accommodations, specifically focusing on the context of Australia and Canada.
High-stakes certification examinations play a crucial role in ensuring the competence and proficiency of professionals in various fields, including healthcare. However, appeals and accommodations for these examinations present significant challenges for both test takers and certification bodies. This interactive workshop aims to explore approaches and legal considerations in appeals and accommodations, specifically focusing on the context of Australia and Canada.
Importance for Research and Practice:
Understanding the complexities and legal aspects of appeals and accommodations for high-stakes certification examinations is vital for both researchers and practitioners. This workshop will provide insights into the current landscape, promote discussion on best practices, and explore potential solutions to ensure validity, fairness and equity in the certification process.
Understanding the complexities and legal aspects of appeals and accommodations for high-stakes certification examinations is vital for both researchers and practitioners. This workshop will provide insights into the current landscape, promote discussion on best practices, and explore potential solutions to ensure validity, fairness and equity in the certification process.
Workshop Format and Participant Engagement Methods:
The workshop will utilize a combination of case studies, group discussions, and interactive exercises to engage participants actively. Real case examples will be presented, highlighting the nuances of appeals and accommodations for high-stakes certification examinations. Participants will have the opportunity to analyze these cases, discuss potential strategies, and explore legal considerations through guided group activities.
The workshop will utilize a combination of case studies, group discussions, and interactive exercises to engage participants actively. Real case examples will be presented, highlighting the nuances of appeals and accommodations for high-stakes certification examinations. Participants will have the opportunity to analyze these cases, discuss potential strategies, and explore legal considerations through guided group activities.
Target Participants:
This workshop is suitable for professionals involved in high-stakes certification examinations, including representatives from certification bodies, legal experts, test developers, policymakers, and individuals interested in the intersection of assessment and the law. The workshop aims to facilitate cross-disciplinary dialogue and knowledge sharing.
This workshop is suitable for professionals involved in high-stakes certification examinations, including representatives from certification bodies, legal experts, test developers, policymakers, and individuals interested in the intersection of assessment and the law. The workshop aims to facilitate cross-disciplinary dialogue and knowledge sharing.
Workshop Level:
This workshop is designed for intermediate-level participants who possess a foundational understanding of the certification process and the legal considerations surrounding assessment practices. It is suitable for individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge and engage in practical discussions and problem-solving related to appeals and accommodations.
This workshop is designed for intermediate-level participants who possess a foundational understanding of the certification process and the legal considerations surrounding assessment practices. It is suitable for individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge and engage in practical discussions and problem-solving related to appeals and accommodations.
Take-home Messages, Workshop Outcomes, and Implications for Further Research or Practice:
a) Enhanced understanding of the legal framework and considerations involved in appeals and accommodations for high-stakes certification examinations in Australia and Canada.
b) Identification of best practices and strategies for managing appeals and accommodations, ensuring fairness and integrity in the certification process.
c) Increased awareness of the potential implications and consequences of decisions related to appeals and accommodations.
d) Promotion of collaboration and knowledge exchange among participants, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to addressing challenges in this domain.
The workshop outcomes may serve as a foundation for further research and practice in the field. Continued exploration of legal frameworks, policy development, and the impact of appeals and accommodations on certification outcomes can contribute to the improvement of assessment practices and the overall fairness of high-stakes certification processes.
Maximum Number of Participants:
The workshop is designed to accommodate a maximum of 50 participants to ensure active engagement and meaningful discussions.
The workshop is designed to accommodate a maximum of 50 participants to ensure active engagement and meaningful discussions.
References (maximum three)
Hu WCY, Dillon HCB, Wilkinson TJ. Educators as Judges: Applying Judicial Decision- Making Principles to High-Stakes Education Assessment Decisions. Teaching and Learning in Medicine 2023, 35(2), 168-79.
Harrison AG et al. Learning disability documentation submitted by osteopathic medical students. Appl Neuropsychol Adult 2021, 28 (2), 245-56.