As part of its commitment to enhancing the educational process and improving assessment methods, the College of Pharmacy at Al-Mustaqbal University has developed a Skills Assessment Guide for Academic Courses. The guide serves as a structured reference outlining mechanisms for assessing students’ skills in theoretical, practical, and applied courses, in accordance with the nature of pharmacy education and the requirements of the academic program.
The guide was developed under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Khalid Al-Dhalimi, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, and followed up by Prof. Dr. Nada Khazal, Head of the Measurement and Evaluation Unit at the College. This reflects the College’s commitment to developing an integrated measurement and evaluation system and supporting the implementation of clear and systematic assessment methods.
The guide covers several important areas, beginning with an overview of the College, including its vision, mission, and objectives, as well as the objectives of the Skills Assessment Guide and its assessment mechanisms. It also clarifies the roles and responsibilities of College officials in implementing assessment procedures, in addition to presenting the study system, academic program, program structure, and academic courses.
The guide also outlines the assessment mechanisms for theoretical courses, including continuous assessment and final examinations, as well as the standards and requirements to be considered when preparing theoretical examination questions. It further addresses the procedures for grading theoretical courses. In addition, the guide covers the assessment mechanisms for practical and applied courses, including practical course assessment, field training, and the assessment of research projects (graduation projects).
The guide includes a range of assessment forms, including essay questions, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and answer sheets (bubble sheets), as well as forms for assessing practical courses, field training, and research projects. These forms contribute to organizing and standardizing assessment procedures.
The Measurement and Evaluation Unit at the College plays an important role in monitoring and organizing measurement and evaluation procedures and contributing to the review of assessment tools and forms. This supports the implementation of accurate and systematic assessment methods, facilitates monitoring students’ performance levels, and contributes to the continuous development of the educational process.
The development of this guide reaffirms the College of Pharmacy’s commitment at Al-Mustaqbal University to establishing an integrated assessment system that takes into account the nature of academic courses and the targeted skills. It also contributes to enhancing the quality of educational outcomes and preparing students with the knowledge and skills required in the field of pharmacy.
