SayPro Online Course SAQA 11516617177

Formative evaluation

Formative evaluation is done by means of:
Class tests;
Projects and group work projects;
Case presentations and studios;
Class conferences; and
Clinical skills tests and ward rounds.

Summative evaluation

All modules are summatively evaluated by a formal examination which includes practical theatre nursing.

Integrated assessment:

Assessment is based on an integrated and continuing evaluation approach, with due consideration of the following principles:

Activity-based evaluation, i.e. the acquirement of knowledge, skills and abilities, rather than the memorisation of information – knowledge, skills and abilities cannot be developed if the concomitant activities are not practised.
Evaluation based on learning contexts that offer opportunities for co-operation (group work) and individual learning.
Formative evaluation – the processes, developmental nature and end product (outcome) are regarded as important.
Evaluation must lend itself to being utilised as learning opportunity.
Theory and practice are integrated.

Evaluation entails three elements:
Formal end evaluations;
Continuing formal evaluations;
Continuing informal evaluations.

The following quality assurance procedures form part of the overall evaluation and accreditation system:

Internal examiners and moderators.
External examiners and moderators.
Accreditation requirements and guidelines of the South African Nursing Council.
Requirements and guidelines of the higher education quality assurance bodies (SAQA requirements).
Requirements and guidelines of the Mpumalanga College of Nursing.