I like to give my students tips on how to prepare for their learning, whether it is taking a test or performing a clinical competency. I suggest that students study in groups, based on their geographic location (lots of our students commute and carpool). They learn a lot from each other and can share their clinical experiences as well as what they learned from lecture. Some students are more experienced and knowledgeable than others, so I also like to team those different dynamics up. If I were to have a classroom course to teach, I would use both visual and auditory methods of teaching. I would be clear about the important points that will be covered on tests. I would also try and apply real world examples so that the student can synthesize the lesson into something practical. This gets dialog going, and some students who are less familiar with the field can easily identify others who have more experience and team up with them for study.