Key Considerations for Designing Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs)

29/01/2025 22 min Episodio 52
Key Considerations for Designing Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs)

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In this episode, Dr. Kelly Dore and Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal discuss the significance of Situational Judgment Tests (SJTs) in higher education admissions. They explore the differences between open- and closed- response formats, the importance of assessing non-technical competencies, and how SJTs can provide a more holistic view of applicants. The conversation highlights the challenges and benefits of each format, emphasizing the need for institutions to align their assessment methods with their goals.   Links: Deloitte Study "Anything you can do, I can do": Examining the use of ChatGPT in situational judgement tests for professional program admission   Timestamp of our conversation:    02:10 - What is a Situational Judgment Test (SJT)? 03:27 - Why are higher ed programs moving towards SJTs? 06:36 - How do SJTs compare to other admissions tools? 12:28 - Common response formats of SJTs 13:38 - Pros and cons of closed-response SJTs 16:56 - Pros and cons of open-response SJTs 21:09 - Key takeaways Speakers:   Dr. Kelly Dore, PhD Co-Founder/VP Science & Innovation at Acuity Insights   Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, PhD Research Scientist at Acuity Insights Connect with Kelly: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kelly-dore-7971b258   Connect with Muhammad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-zafar-iqbal-8597576a/ Visit our blog for more actionable insights: https://acuityinsights.com/resources/blog/

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