The Centre of Excellence for Andragogical and
Pedagogical Sciences (CEAPS), SGT University, in collaboration with the
Faculty of Dental Sciences, successfully conducted a two-day workshop titled “OSCE
Masterclass for Teachers: Station
Writing to Standard Setting” on 11th and 12th March 2026 at the Shooting Hall, A
Block, SGT University. The workshop was
designed to strengthen faculty competencies in designing and implementing Objective
Structured Clinical Examinations
(OSCE) aligned with competency-based education.
The workshop was facilitated by distinguished experts in Health Professions
Education—Dr. Pushpanjali Krishnappa,
Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, M. S. Ramaiah University
of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, and
FAIMER Fellow (IIF), and Dr. Jyotsna Sriranga, Director and CEO, Urja – Catalysts
for Transformation, and FAIMER Fellow
(PSG-FRI).
The sessions were highly interactive and practice-oriented, enabling participants to
engage deeply with contemporary
assessment strategies. Day 1 focused on foundational concepts such as
competency-based assessment, blueprinting, and
workplace-based assessment tools. Participants were introduced to OSCE design,
including station blueprinting and
logistical considerations, followed by intensive group work on drafting OSCE
stations. Day 2 emphasized applied learning
through live demonstrations of OSCE scoring using checklists and global rating
scales, along with hands-on exercises on
constructing and piloting assessment tools. A brief overview of standard setting
methods further strengthened
participants’ understanding of assessment standardization.
Participants also engaged in station validation and quality assurance exercises,
culminating in the development of
actionable implementation plans for their respective institutions . The workshop
fostered a collaborative learning
environment that encouraged peer learning, critical reflection, and the exchange of
best practices.
Overall, the workshop successfully achieved its objective of enhancing faculty
capacity in assessment design, improving
reliability in evaluation, and promoting structured, competency-driven assessment
practices, thereby contributing to the
advancement of quality in health professions education at SGT University.
