Dawn Hauser

I loved the idea Michelle presented using the king-sized bed sheet for teaching the flow of blood through the heart. I am planning on using a slight modification to this for my Immunology class for MLT students next term. One of the difficult concepts taught in this class is how the T- and B-lymphocytes are activated and what processes they go through for growth (proliferation) and differentiation. I plan on having a neutrophil, a macrophage, a T-lymphocyte, and a B-lymphocyte on the sheet and placing velcro strips in areas where different processes take place. Then I will create separate items… >>>

I currently have a student that is averaging a 45% - 50% on exams. In class, the individual seems to understand the material and participates in discussions. However, when it comes time for the exam there seems to be a mental block. I have spoken to this individual to ask if there was anything I could do to help and to find out what she thinks the problem might be. She made a comment that she often gets text anxiety. However, she has also already taken exams that thought she did really well, only to get another low grade. Another… >>>

I understand that when processing an applicant, we require they take the Wonderlich exams for math and english (vocabulary), and that we can use that to screen what the applicant's strengths are coming into a program. However, can we build in other types of screening mechanisms that are more specific to the program of study to determine whether the applicant has had other courses that are recommended for that field of study? For example, if a prospective student has not been in school for 10 years and decides they want to enter a field of study that is heavy in… >>>