TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

BY
PROF DR AYUB AHMAD KHAN
MBBS,MCPS(ENT),FCPS(ENT),MCPS(HPE),
BACO FELLOWSHIP(UK),HOUSE EAR INSTITUTE FELLOWSHIP(USA)
PROFESSOR/CONSULTANT ENT
HEAD OF E.N.T. DEPARTMENT
MEDICAL EDUCATIONIST
CPSP & UHS CERTIFIED FACULTY MASTER TRAINER
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE
 Learning outcomes
By the end of the session the participants will be able to
• Define a table of specification
• Describe the benefits of table of specification
• Describe the things that should be taken into account when
building a table of specification
• Construct a table of specification
Definition
• Table of specification is a chart that provides graphic representations
of the content of a course or curriculum elements and the educational
objectives.
• Table of specifications is a two –way chart which describes the topics
to be covered in a test and the number of items or points which will be
associated with each topic .
What are the benefits of table of specifications
 Clarify
Learning
outcomes

Evaluation Ensure
of the content
program coverage

Help in Matching
Assessment methods of
plan and instruction
blue print
Things should be taken into account when
building a table of specification
Table of specifications are designed based on :
• 1-course learning outcomes/objective .
• 2-topics covered in class.
• 3-amount of time spent on those topics .
• 4-methods of instruction .
• 5-assessment plan .
Constructing the table of specifications
• Table is guided by the content of the curriculum
• Followed by learning outcomes/objectives
• Followed by Bloom’s taxonomy and its level and weightage
keeping in mind the content and learning outcomes.
• Followed by methods of instruction matching with content,
learning outcomes, weightage and time spent on the topic.
Percentage should work back to 100%.
• Finally assessment plan in added keeping in mind content,
learning outcomes, weightage and time spent on instruction.
Course Content Learning Outcomes Domains Weightage
(%)
By the end of the course the trainees will be K S A
Module 1: Demonstrates basic science knowledge relevant to surgical 10 3 2 15
Basic Science Knowledge practice
relevant to surgical practice
Module 2: Demonstrates knowledge of otological diseases in regard to 10 3 2 15
Knowledge of otological etiology, clinical features and management
diseases in regard to etiology,
clinical features and
management
Module 3: 1. Demonstrates the principles of assessment and 2 2 1 5
The principles of assessment management of the surgical patient
and management of the 2. Demonstrates problem solving skills
surgical patient 3. Demonstrates effective communication skills
2 2 1 5
Summary
• Definition: Table of specification is a chart that provides graphic
representations of the content of a course or curriculum elements and the
educational outcomes/objectives.
• The benefits of table of specifications: Clarify learning outcomes, ensure
content coverage, matching methods of instruction, help in assessment plan
and blue print , evaluation of the program
• Things should be taken into account when building a table of
specification :course learning outcomes/objective, topics covered in class,
amount of time spent on those topics, methods of instruction, assessment plan .
• Constructing the table of specifications: content of the curriculum ,guided
by learning outcomes/objectives Bloom’s taxonomy and its level and
weightage, methods of instruction , assessment plan in added .
Conclusion
Take home message
GROUP WORK
 GROUP TASK

•Divide in five groups.

•Develop a structured training program in your
specialty along with table of specifications on three
slides
•Present to the group
 Develop a structured training program
• Title
• Specialty
• Duration of program
• Rationale
• No. Of trainees
• Eligibility criteria
• Competencies/learning outcomes
• Table of specifications