Last Updated:February 15, 2023 First Published:February 11, 2022 Dr. Chester M. Pierce, a psychiatry professor at Harvard, coined the term ‘microaggression’ in 1970 to document day-to-day verbal insults (microinsults), subtle derogations (micro assaults) and dismissals (microinvalidations) aimed at minoritized groups. Some documented microaggressions include asking questions like ‘but where are you really from?’ to… Read More
Author: Amy Hall, EdD May 23, 2022 Theory and Key Theorists How learning occurs Key Principles Best used to teach Learning Activities Behaviorism Pavlov, Watson, Skinner, Thorndike A change in behavior · Observable behavior is learning focus · Environment influences learning · Reinforcement is key Clinical Skills Procedural Skills Simulation case scenarios Observation of… Read More
Last Updated:February 24, 2023 First Published:August 11, 2022 Learning outcomes, frequently interchanged with the term learning objectives, are measurable statements that describe what students should know, be able to do, and value by the end of an educational experience, course, program, etc. Objectives communicate the major components of the educational experience to the students… Read More
Author: Kelly Jo Fulkerson Dikuua, PhD January 5, 2023 Class discussions offer many pedagogical benefits, including building community and offering faculty the chance to informally assess student learning. These class discussions can take many forms, including structured, semi-structured, or informal discussion sessions. When planning a class discussion, it is helpful to have a clearly defined goal for the session. In addition to establishing a goal, faculty should consider what… Read More
Last Updated:March 17, 2023 First Published:March 10, 2022 Hurtubsie et al. (2015) described the flipped classroom as “the practice of assigning students didactic material, traditionally covered in lectures, to be learned before class while using face-to-face time for more engaging and active learning strategies” such as case-based or team-based learning, reflection, simulations, or discussions.… Read More
Author: Amy Hall, EdD May 11, 2022 Feedback has been described as the “cornerstone” of effective teaching (Cantillon, 2008) and is essential for performance improvement. Feedback, whether verbal or written, should include both positive and constructive guidance for maintaining and improving knowledge, skills, and attitudes with an emphasis on improvement strategies. “Without feedback mistakes… Read More
Author: Amy Hall, EdD March 23, 2022 Experiential learning is a student-centered pedagogical strategy that emphasizes the significant role of real-life experiences and critical reflection to promote learning. David Kolb (1984) described experiential learning as “the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience” (p. 38) and developed a four-stage learning cycle.… Read More
Author: Devin Scott, PhD March 8, 2022 Engaging lectures keep the audience focused while providing new insight and stimulating thinking and analysis. Active lecturing can motivate your audience to develop new skills and think in new ways. Use the comments section below to let us know how you use Engaging Lectures.
Author: Devin Scott, PhD June 17, 2022 Effective presentations are audience-centered. They keep the audience focused while they are informed or persuaded. Effective presentation techniques ensure that your students and peers engage with your ideas in a meaningful way. Mastering the art of effective presentations can even help you to win friends or influence… Read More
Last Updated:March 2, 2023 First Published:March 1, 2022 Assessment tools can help faculty evaluate how well their learners have met learning goals and objectives. Faculty can use formal assessment tools, like examinations and quizzes, to gauge student learning. Additionally, faculty can use informal assessment tools like in-class discussion, two-sentence mini-papers in class, brief student… Read More
