# Twelve tips for introducing the concept of validity argument in assessment to novice medical teachers in a workshop

## TL;DR

This paper provides 12 tips to help novice medical teachers understand and teach the concept of validity in student assessments.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a structured approach to teaching validity arguments in assessment to novice medical educators.

## Key findings

- Twelve practical tips were developed to guide instructors in teaching validity arguments.
- The tips aim to address misconceptions in validity reporting among novice teachers.
- The approach is based on critical reflection and literature review.

## Abstract

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Background: Misconceptions have been observed in the reporting of validity in a significant amount of the published work in the field of students’ assessment as well as in its application by faculty; this calls for action concerning the dissemination of information about the concept of validity in relation to assessments, especially among novice medical teachers.

Aim: This work aims to guide how the concept of validity argument in assessment is delivered to novice medical teachers in a workshop.

Methods: Critical reflection and a careful review of relevant literature were used to develop these tips.

Results and Conclusion: Twelve tips are introduced to support the ability of instructors that are conducting a workshop to introduce the concept of validity, especially to novice medical teacher.