Ashley Wilgus

Discussion Comment

I found this module difficult to apply to my students. They need to be more precise with their problem solving and often don't have the luxury of time to "work out" a problem. My students are in an Operating Room where quick thinking is essential. I need them to solve these problems sometimes in a split second.

Ashley Wilgus

Discussion Comment

Developing "Critical Thinking" as a formal class.

My fellow instructors and myself have found that our students are lacking the critical thinking skills to be able to answer questions on a certifying exam correctly. We are currently attempting to come up with a review class that incorporates critical thinking skills. We know that they know the information it's just a matter of getting them to be able to find the correct answer during a test. Any suggestions or input would be helpful.

Ashley Wilgus

Discussion Comment

Students on Externship

I have a slightly different situation. I am not a classroom instructor. I am a clinical coordinator and have to visit students while out on their externships. This requires a different approach to getting students to follow policies while with "strangers" and still enjoy the learning process. I only see my students for a few hours per week and it's a constant struggle to maintain that much needed balance with them. I still would never pass up the oportunity to see that "ah ha" look in their eyes when they realize that the instructors they had knew what they were… >>>