EDUC 372

Program Evaluation
Part III
Visualization of
Findings
Dr. Parvati Iyer

Dr. Kim Benton

Introduction
1.To evaluate the Process of
teaching Oral Diagnosis and
treatment Planning in ICS I

2.Descriptive Case Study

3.Behavioral Approach

4.To reveal the “ how” and the

“why” on students’ performance
of ODTP in clinic
• D1 Focus Group: n=7

• D2 clinic faculty survey: n=7

• D2 class electronic survey: n=127

• GPLs/GPCs electronic survey: n=8

Data Collection
Tools
 • Teamwork +

• Formative assessments +
D1 focus Group • Step by step process +

• Time Management -
 • Step by step +

D2 Clinic Faculty • Technical Skills +

• Critical Thinking -

Written Survey • Clinical Relevance -

• Communication -
Descriptive
Statistics
• The D2 class survey and the GPL/ GPC
survey revealed 4 emerging themes that had
a huge discrepancies in the perceived
competence.

• Communication Skills

• Axium

• Treatment Plan sequencing

• Periodontal Exam
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
Periodontal Examination
Treatment Plan Phasing & Sequencing
Being a Safe-Beginner at ODTP Process
Key D2 GPL/GPC
Questions

Q1 ~knowledge required 99% agree 62.5%

to perform a agree
systematic and
methodical
Our Findings
comprehensive oral
exam
• Discrepancy in the
perceived competence of
Q2 ~develop their 83% agree 37.5%
interpersonal skills/ agree D2 students in the
communication skills knowledge required and
in their interactions communication skills
with peers, faculty, required to do a
staff and patients?
comprehensive oral exam
and the actual competence
of D2s reported as by
GPLs/ GPCs
Key
Questions
D2 GPL/GPC
Q3 ~develop 88% agree 25% agree
students’ technical
skills (ODTP Steps
1-4) to perform a
Our Findings
systematic and
methodical
• Discrepancy in perceived
comprehensive oral
competence of D2 students
exam? (Hands)
in technical steps
Q4 ~perform ODTP at a 98% agree 75% agree
involved in ODTP Steps 1-
“safe beginner
level” in Quarter 4 vs actual competence
5? Why or why not: reported by GPLs/ GPCs
Please explain your • Smaller discrepancy seen
answer (Head-Heart-
in the category of being
Hands).
a “ Safe- Beginner”
 Recommendations

Pair up students to Recruit more DHYG

Eliminate points/
do a comprehensive students to help
scores in the Create critical
ODTP over 2 clinic with the Perio
sessions as a true Formative Stage of errors in rubrics to clinical workshop to
the ODTP Process but relay expectations
clinic simulation in improve faculty/
give timely feedback
Winter Quarter student ratio

Include more
Hire more faculty to
Vertical Integration Communication Module restorative related
improve the faculty/
in clinic in Q4 to with a clinical treatment plan
student ratio and sequencing in ICS
calibrate learn from D2s & D3s context
II/ PRD
Thank you!
• Questions??