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Figure 2 Largely courses at OUM are assessed
OUM’s Organisational Structure using three forms of assessment. Firstly,
Assessment as Learning. This refers to built-
in self-assessments with feedback that is
hosted under each course in myINSPIRE.
This assessment format, mostly in MCQ
format helps learners to perform a quick
test to determine their basic knowledge.
During mid-semesters, learners are given
assignments, which are a form of formative
assessment in most courses. This is known as
Assessment for Learning. The feedback for
a given assignment can also be elaborated
using both online forum and e-tutorials. At
the end of each semester, most learners
also sit for the final examination, which
are a form of summative assessment
known as Assessment of Learning. Quality
of the assessment it up most important
regardless of the type of assessment to
ensure its effectiveness in learning and
validity and reliability in measuring the
targeted outcomes under every course. The
In addition to the faculty members, the university continues to enhance the quality
teaching and learning process at OUM and the methods of the assessments, the
is also supported by part-time e-tutors architecture of the question bank, usage of
and e-graders. The tutors/facilitators are latest technology, and proctoring to improve
managed and trained by the Centre for its assessment system. OUM is also exploring
Teaching and Learning Management (CTLM). distributed assignment in order to achieve a
The centre managed by a Head of Centre holistic measure (Fadzil, 2019).
works primarily at designing how learning can
be supported through effective facilitation The nature of practical session varies from
using the modules. The centre organises one course to another. Examples include
annual colloquium to ensure that OUM part- laboratory session, clinical session, field work
time tutors are also well-informed with the and more. These are designed particularly to
best practices and recent development in develop industry relevant psychomotor skills.
teaching and learning. Learner Experience Most sessions are carried on by renting the
over all teaching and learning efforts is also right facility (often using facilities at other
another key concern at the university (Md HEIs across Malaysia) and their teaching
Yusof et al., 2022). resources (demonstration, monitoring

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