CHS Module: Formative and Summative Assessments – Online, Sit Down and Practical Clinical Exams

CHS Module: Formative and Summative Assessments – Online, Sit Down and Practical Clinical Exams

Thursday, July 30, 2026

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Lecturers, Melitta Gqada, Laura Tengeh, Valarie Doughty and Pelisa Khonco created a blended learning environment for Maternal and Infant Health Care-Low Risk module (NRS332). The module consists of structured lessons for theory and clinical components. Formative assessments include group assignments and presentations; and the final assessment is scheduled as a Sit Down Exam. In addition, the final assessment includes a practical session, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).

Module Map/Guide

The module map/guide provides students with the necessary information including the module descriptor and schedule, academic calendar, timetable and clinical lab schedule. Students are made aware of lectures and clinical slots.

Weekly Topics related to Lessons

The weekly topics provide students with the weekly introductions, outcomes and specific lesson details. Pre-reading, lecture slides, lesson plans, videos and readings for both the theoretical and clinical components are presented and embedded.

Submission of Group Presentations: Formative Online Assessment

Students are divided into two classes (Class A & B) and work in their respective groups to submit online groupwork. Each group was expected to submit an assignment, entailing a group presentation and related research; and peer evaluation. Student groups were responsible for formulating group rules and selecting group members.

Final Assessments: Sit Down Exam (Theoretical) and Practical Clinical

Formative assessments include group assignments and presentations; and the final assessment is scheduled as a Sit Down Exam. In addition, the final assessment includes a practical session, Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). The lecturers provide the students with examination details via the Announcement eTool.

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