Workshop on MCQ Conduction

  • January 21, 2025 - 10:00am
  • Lecture Hall, Dental College, HITEC-IMS Taxila Cantt

Organized by: Dental Education Department
Lead Facilitator: Professor Dr. Ambreen Gul

Introduction

The Dental Department successfully conducted a workshop on Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Conduction, led by Prof. Dr. Ambreen Gul. The workshop aimed to enhance faculty members’ understanding of effective MCQ design and implementation, ensuring high-quality assessment methods in dental education.

Workshop Overview

Dr. Ambreen facilitated an engaging and informative session, making the workshop highly interactive. The session covered key aspects of MCQ construction, including best practices, common pitfalls, and strategies to create effective and reliable questions. Faculty members were encouraged to participate actively through discussions, practical exercises, and real-time feedback sessions.

Key Highlights

  • Interactive Learning Approach: The workshop was designed to be highly engaging, allowing participants to share their experiences and challenges in MCQ conduction.
  • Knowledge Enhancement: Faculty members gained valuable insights into the principles of well-structured MCQs, improving their assessment techniques.
  • Practical Exercises: Hands-on activities and group discussions helped reinforce learning outcomes.
  • Constructive Faculty Feedback: The faculty provided positive and constructive feedback, appreciating the workshop’s relevance and effectiveness in improving their question-setting skills.

Conclusion

The workshop was a resounding success, meeting its objectives of enhancing faculty competency in MCQ development. The interactive nature of the session ensured active participation, leading to a productive learning experience. Faculty members expressed their satisfaction with the workshop and highlighted its usefulness in refining their assessment strategies.

Recommendations

  • Regular workshops on assessment methodologies should be conducted to further strengthen faculty expertise.
  • Follow-up sessions can be planned to review the implementation of MCQ best practices in actual assessments.
  • Collaboration among departments to standardize MCQ quality across courses.

The Dental Department extends its gratitude to Prof. Dr. Ambreen Gul for her valuable contribution and to all faculty members for their enthusiastic participation.

EVENT INFO :

  • Start Date:January 21, 2025
  • Start Time:10:00am
  • End Date:January 21, 2025
  • End Time:3:00pm
  • Number of Participants:15
  • Location:Lecture Hall, Dental College, HITEC-IMS Taxila Cantt