AI is reshaping assessment in health science education, providing tools for personalized, precise evaluations that help identify learner strengths and areas for improvement. While AI can enhance formative assessment, relying on it too heavily may limit the development of critical thinking and adaptability—skills essential for healthcare practice. Educators play a key role in maintaining the… Read More
First Published:November 5, 2024 Given the charged nature of U.S. political discourse and the high stakes of elections, their consequences deeply affect our learning environments. Both faculty and students may experience heightened stress and anxiety, and everyone’s energy and ability to engage in election conversations vary significantly. The Teaching and Learning Center offers advice and… Read More
Volume 7, Issue 3 In This Issue: The Teaching Scope: The Power of Simulation Teacher’s Toolbox: Using AI for Accessibility and Inclusion Did You Know?: Meet UT Verse: Your New AI Sidekick Pedagogy Podcast: Take it or Leave it: Hot Takes on Teaching and Learning Research Bytes: A Hard Look at “Soft Skills” Book Giveaway:… Read More
Dr. Jessica Gold, associate professor of psychiatry in the College of Medicine and the chief wellness officer for the University of Tennessee System is the author of a book titled How Do You Feel? One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine. This is the second of a two-part series, discussing how health care workers cope with the stress of their professions and the importance of self-care and self-compassion.
Competency-based assessment requires the meaningful evaluation of students’ competence and aims to reduce the theory-practice gap by promoting continuous competency development. In this approach, clear definition of competencies, accurate assessments, and effective feedback are all essential for assessing students’ attainment learning goals (knowledge, attitudes, skills). Each competency is defined as a learning outcome with milestones… Read More
Author: Jessi Gold Published: October 8, 2024 UTHSC Library (Coming Soon) A poignant and thought-provoking memoir following one psychiatrist and four of her patients as they deal with the unspoken mental and physical costs of caring for others—perfect for fans of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and The In-Between. For Dr. Jessi Gold, everything… Read More
Authors: Jeremy T. Murphy, Meira Levinson Published: March 7, 2023 UTHSC Library (coming soon) Based on work conducted through the Instructional Moves project at Harvard University, Instructional Moves for Powerful Teaching in Higher Education outlines the many ways in which good college and graduate school teaching is rooted in deliberate pedagogical choices that support active learning. Jeremy T.… Read More
Authors: Joshua R. Eyler Published: August 27, 2024 UTHSC Library (coming soon) One of the most urgent and long-standing issues in the US education system is its obsession with grades. In Failing Our Future, Joshua R. Eyler shines a spotlight on how grades inhibit learning, cause problems between parents and children, amplify inequities, and contribute to the… Read More
Gamification or Gamified Learning is a learning strategy that involves using game attributes and game design elements to enhance learner performance. It relies on instructional elements that support learning (e.g., clear and relevant goals, immediate and continuous feedback, and positive reinforcement of target behaviors) and game design elements that increase engagement and motivation (e.g., simplified… Read More
Dr. Jessica Gold, associate professor of psychiatry in the College of Medicine and the chief wellness officer for the University of Tennessee System is the author of a book titled How Do You Feel? One Doctor’s Search for Humanity in Medicine. This is the first of a two-part series, discussing how health care workers cope with the stress of their professions and the importance of self-care and self-compassion.
