Barry Westling

Hi Gregory: These cited evaluations are good. Different classes with different learning outcomes my require more varied approaches. For instance, a written essay that follows MLA or APA standards might be appropriate for an English class. Or a clinical preceptor may need to watch a student perform a clinical procedure and assess the accuracy of covering all critical areas. Leading up to these, certainly quizzes, reasearch, homework, tests (oral and written), and lab practice may precede how the student is fully assessed. What's important is to examine the learning objective and outcomes, and develop some way to measure how well… >>>

Hi Gregory: In another module, we talk about using pretesting which can help assess where our students are at in the knowledge level. But a properly written course outline, objectives, student learning outcomes, and assessments based on the couse content should keep most student informed and current. A good syllabus that defines expectations can also help avoid misunderstandings that could negatively imnpact the student grade. I think if we portray interest, excitement and motivation in every class, students will more apt to lean this way also, and buckle down with the assignments. That said, you'right, students are students, and sometimes… >>>