JoLynn McBeath

I learned the different types of tests as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each. Fortunately, our tests are created for us. HOwever, I see when I was making my own tests, I was not selecting the best types of questions to test student knowledge. I was usually requiring them to recall information rather than use higher level thinking.

I learned that I will want to periodically test students knowledge throughout the course to ensure they are grasping the information, but also to assess my effectiveness in relaying the relevant information

I learned there are numerous ways to ask questions as well as how to respond ot them. I learned that I am often asking questions that are too broad leaving the students disengaged and frustrated. I also was reminded that I want to work on being comfortable with silence to allow students time to process and answer

I learned that low performing students can improve their scores by 10-15% when learning in their domininant learning style. I also want to use the magnet activity that was given as an example by the veteran instructor named Mev. I will come up with a plan to assess the learning styles in my course such as a VARK assessment on the first day of school