Crystal Black

Assessment for Global Understanding

One thing I have learned through this Global Initiatives training is the importance of using both formative and summative assessments to determine whether students are truly understanding what they are learning. As educators, we use assessments regularly, but this training has helped me look at how we can use them to measure students' understanding of healthcare from a global perspective.

Formative assessments allow us to check students' understanding throughout the learning process. This could be through classroom discussions, short quizzes, reflection activities, or comparing healthcare practices in different countries. I like this approach because it gives… >>>

As an Orthopedic Technology instructor, I have found it beneficial to incorporate global perspectives into my instruction. I have included discussions on differences in healthcare access, orthopedic treatment practices, and the availability of specialized medical services in different countries. By connecting these topics to our classroom discussions and hands-on learning activities, students gain a better understanding of how poverty, education, and access to healthcare can impact orthopedic patient care around the world. This approach helps students develop a broader perspective while preparing them to care for patients from diverse backgrounds.