Category: Teaching and Learning
Using Direct Observation to Enhance Clinical Teaching
One of the best ways students can learn is through hands-on education in the clinic. Yet, because this training doesn’t have the same evaluation structure as a traditional classroom, providing assessment and feedback can be difficult. This session will help you understand the importance of observation of trainees, recognize clinical scenarios, incorporate examples of direct observation, […]
Oct 10, 2013
The Impact of MOOCs in Higher Education
The internet has created the ability to provide free, openly accessible education to learners around the world. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are a premier example of delivering learning applications on a global scale, allowing anyone with an internet connection to attain accredited and viable skills. Companies such as Coursera, Udacity, edX, and Khan Academy […]
Aug 23, 2013
Dealing with Challenging Student/Resident Situations
As an educator, students are your main concern. You are here to guide them, helping as they develop skills and learn to become health care professionals. However, sometimes students can become discouraged, overly stressed, or pick up self-destructive habits — each with the potential of leading to trouble. In this session, you’ll discover what red flags […]
Feb 14, 2013
Learning from UNMC's Master Teachers: Drs. Cuddigan, Dobesh, and Larsen
Seeking tips for becoming a better educator? Take advice from the pros! Several award-winning faculty members share insights on how they developed effective teaching techniques. You’ll learn how to foster a positive learning environment for students, ways introduce engagement processes, and what to put in your teaching toolbox of success. View session slides, resources, and […]
Jan 10, 2013
Boomers, Gen-Xers, and Millennials: Do Classifications Improve Education?
Today’s generation of students is more collaborative than those previous. With the majority of current students having grown up in the internet age, technological connectivity and interactivity have shaped the way these students learn. To engage their unique learning style, you’ll need to be aware of their needs and know how to adapt your teaching. […]
Oct 11, 2012
Assessment Across the Spectrum: Balancing Accountability With Encouragement
Education within the health professions is under increasing scrutiny, as is health care itself. Educators are hearing terms like “entrustable professional activities,” “milestones,” “maintenance of competence,” and “competency-based medical education.” There are forces within and outside of programs to enhance the assessment and evaluation of learners, but what does this mean for you? In this […]
Apr 19, 2012
Timely and meaningful feedback is essential to fostering a successful health science education program. However, faculty members report that this is one of the most difficult aspects of teaching. How can educators become better at assessing their students and providing nuanced feedback? In this session, Drs. Vokoun and Liu examine feedback skills in simulated cases, […]
Mar 10, 2011
Dealing with the Problem Learner
Figuring out how to deal with struggling learners is a great challenge for many educators. How can you get those who are falling behind on the right track? How can you keep the integrity of your coursework intact while certain students are having difficulty? Campus experts offer resources to help you find ways to identify […]
Jan 13, 2011
Now That I’ve Taught It, How Can I Find Out If My Students Learned It?
Assessment is a necessary part of academia, ensuring your students are grasping material sufficiently and retaining information. However, not all forms of evaluation are made equal. Many examples will not give you, or your students, adequate feedback for accurately measuring learning outcomes. Avoid these pitfalls with the help of Strategies for Teaching Excellence resources on […]
Oct 21, 2010
Eric Mazur: Confessions of a Converted Lecturer
“I thought I was a good teacher until I discovered my students were just memorizing information rather than learning to understand the material. Who was to blame? The students? The material?“ As Eric Mazur describes, it was neither. The problem was in his own teaching method. See how he came to this conclusion and how […]
Nov 11, 2009