TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONBY

PROF DR AYUB AHMAD KHANMBBS,MCPS(ENT),FCPS(ENT),MCPS(HPE),

BACO FELLOWSHIP(UK),HOUSE EAR INSTITUTE FELLOWSHIP(USA)PROFESSOR/CONSULTANT ENTHEAD OF E.N.T. DEPARTMENT

MEDICAL EDUCATIONIST CPSP & UHS CERTIFIED FACULTY MASTER TRAINER

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINEUNIVERSITY 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

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

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:

Basic Science Knowledge

relevant to surgical practice

Demonstrates basic science knowledge relevant to surgical

practice

10 3 2 15

Module 2:

Knowledge of otological

diseases in regard to etiology,

clinical features and

management

Demonstrates knowledge of otological diseases in regard to

etiology, clinical features and management

10 3 2 15

Module 3:

The principles of assessment

and management of the

surgical patient

1. Demonstrates the principles of assessment and

management of the surgical patient

2. Demonstrates problem solving skills

3. Demonstrates effective communication skills

2

2

2

2

1

1

5

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