Tag: evaluation
Teaching Effectiveness Program Resources
From the University of Oregon comes an excellent resource site, free for you to take advantage of. Some of the great resources you’ll find include: General classroom strategies Universal course design Assessment and evaluation techniques Teaching with technology Articles on diversity and inclusive classrooms View the teaching engagement program resources. No ratings yet. How helpful […]
Feb 21, 2018
Assessment in Health Care Education
The word, “assessment,” can be a vague and misunderstood term in education, especially when the standard model of higher learning is centered around a “culture of assessment.” But, what is a culture of assessment? What does this give us as educators and part of an institution? Where do evaluation, accountability, feedback, and accreditation fit in […]
Dec 12, 2016
Competency-Based Education: Opportunities and Challenges
Dr. Tom Nasca of ACGME provided UNMC with a very detailed look at the evolution of competency-based education and the effects it has students, patients, and health care professionals. In this session, you’ll see competency-based learning’s challenges and opportunities, as well as learn the basic elements of its evaluation systems. Keynote Speaker Tom Nasca, MD, […]
Mar 10, 2016
Using Feedback as an Opportunity for Engagement and Improvement
Feedback doesn’t have to be a passive evaluation— use this time to teach! See how the educators in this session transformed feedback into a powerful, hands-on instructional technique. You’ll find out how to take advantage of these one-on-one moments with students and ensure your words carry further. With the help of these skilled presenters, you’ll […]
Apr 10, 2014
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
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
Writing Multiple Choice Questions
Writing a multiple-choice question may seem easy on the surface, but in reality, it’s an often difficult process that requires a fundamental understanding of how assessment works. Dr. James Booth serves as your guide for creating effective multiple-choice questions and answers. Watch his session and learn about evaluation, the three taxonomic levels, and common technical […]
Oct 15, 2009
