APA Educator Portfolio Analysis Tool

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OPEN ACCESSFebruary 25, 2009APA Educator Portfolio Analysis Tool Latha Chandran, MD, MPH, Maryellen Gusic, MD, Constance Baldwin, PhD, Teri Turner, Elisa Zenni, J Lindsey Lane, Dorene Balmer, Miriam Bar-on, Daniel Rauch, Diane Indyk Latha Chandran, MD, MPH Stony Brook University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Maryellen Gusic, MD Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Constance Baldwin, PhD University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Google Scholar More articles by this author , Teri Turner Baylor College of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Elisa Zenni University of Florida College of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , J Lindsey Lane Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Google Scholar More articles by this author , Dorene Balmer Columbia University Medical Center Google Scholar More articles by this author , Miriam Bar-on University of Nevada School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Daniel Rauch New York University School of Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Diane Indyk Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University Google Scholar More articles by this author https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.1659 SectionsAbout ToolsDownload Citations ShareFacebookTwitterEmail AbstractAbstractThis resource is a tool for the evaluation of educator portfolios, based on measurable outcomes designed to allow reproducible analysis of the quality and impact of educational activities. The analysis tool is organized in tabular format and combines 18 quantitative, 25 qualitative, and five holistic ratings. We sought a balance between qualitative and quantitative items in a tool that captured important nuances of educational performance but was not too long to preclude practical use by a promotions committee. A unique feature of this tool is the inclusion of seven index scores that combine several quantitative measures to measure depth and impact of an educational activity. For example, the curriculum impact index, which measures the impact of all the curricula developed by a faculty member, combines for each curriculum the number of learners taught, a geographic impact score, and an implementation score. Qualitative items are scored on a 3-point rating scale; verbal specifications for an intermediate rating are provided. The accompanying instructions for use provide step-by-step guidance on how to score both quantitative and qualitative items with specific examples. Use of this comprehensive-yet-practical tool is offered as a method to enhance opportunities for the promotion and advancement of educators, based on well-defined and documented educational outcome measures. It is relevant for clinical educators across disciplines and across institutions. Our lessons learned as a consensus development team may prove useful to other raters who use or adapt this tool. Evaluation of quantitative items taught us repeatedly to keep it simple. Proliferation of items is tempting, but a focused selection of essential items makes the tool practical. Evaluation of qualitative items needs to be grounded in sound principles that are clear to the rater. Specification of ratings for each item was critical to achieve concordance in our qualitative ratings. Educational Objectives By utilizing this resource, faculty will be able to systematically analyze the quality and impact of educational activities documented in an educator portfolio. Sign up for the latest publications from MedEdPORTAL Add your email below FILES INCLUDEDReferencesRelatedDetails FILES INCLUDED Included in this publication: EP Analysis Instructions.doc EP Analysis Tool.doc To view all publication components, extract (i.e., unzip) them from the downloaded .zip file. Download editor’s noteThis publication may contain technology or a display format that is no longer in use. Related Educator Evaluation Guidelines Educator Portfolio Template of the Academic Pediatric Association's Educational Scholars Program APA Educator Portfolio Analysis Tool Copyright & Permissions© 2009 Chandran et al. This is an open-access publication distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike license.KeywordsEducational MeasurementEducator PortfolioAcademic PromotionsAmerican Psychological Association Disclosures None to report. Funding/Support None to report. Loading ...