Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

On a practice and policy level, there is widespread agreement that formative assessment and feedback should be featured within course design and delivery (Carless & Winstone, 2019). There needs to be a clear distinction between when formative and summative assessments are primarily utilized.

Fairness 111

Fairness Instructors Feedback Evaluation 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 16, 2024

For optimal effectiveness, the pre-course purpose should be clearly defined with student learning outcomes that inform, excite, and prepare students for their upcoming course material. After the student learning outcomes have been defined, the creation of the pre-course does not have to be complex.

Exams 77

Exams Quizzes Students Course Design 77

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

When students are in class, they can solve problems with their peers and their professor, applying what they have learned in new contexts and new problems. We can immediately correct misconceptions or misapplication of data rather than waiting until students make the errors in homework or on exams. What was difficult for you?

Learning 122

Learning Problem-Based Learning Students Lecturing 122

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

This might involve asking students to write a summary statement, connect course concepts to learning outcomes, or collaborate to create mock exam questions. Summary Statement Finally, an effective class concludes with a strategy to summarize key points.

Counselling 95

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 95

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

When students are in class, they can solve problems with their peers and their professor, applying what they have learned in new contexts and new problems. We can immediately correct misconceptions or misapplication of data rather than waiting until students make the errors in homework or on exams. What was difficult for you?

Learning 98

Learning Problem-Based Learning Students Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

To facilitate implementation, we have categorized the strategies from the perspectives of course designers, content creators, and those delivering the content or workshops. We also list a few simple suggestions for improving learning spaces.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

To facilitate implementation, we have categorized the strategies from the perspectives of course designers, content creators, and those delivering the content or workshops. We also list a few simple suggestions for improving learning spaces.

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

This might involve asking students to write a summary statement, connect course concepts to learning outcomes, or collaborate to create mock exam questions. Summary Statement Finally, an effective class concludes with a strategy to summarize key points.

Counselling 74

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 74