Category: Resources

Use Data Driven Instruction: Elizabeth Hall, College of Pharmacy

Written by Tom Laughner

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Five Minute University

  Additional Information Resource Pages Aligned Course Design Assess Students Learning Outcomes Scholarship of Teaching and Learning TLC Medallions Assessment Course Design Paradigms of Education Webinars Marketing Good Teaching or: How to Convince Students to Love Effective Teaching. Dr. Devin Scott. December 2022.  Teaching for Learning: Evidence Based Instructional Strategies. Dr. Claire Major. February 2022.… Read More

Representation Matters: Nikki Dyer, College of Dentistry

Written by Tom Laughner

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Five Minute University

Learn more about this topic with the Inclusive Learning medallion Additional Information Resource Pages Create an Inclusive Class Climate Getting to Know Your Students Inclusive Learning Universal Design for Learning TLC Medallions Inclusive Learning Universal Design for Learning Webinars Cultural Responsiveness and Inclusivity in Health Care Education. Dr. Stephanie Lancaster. February 2021. Practical Strategies for… Read More

Invite Student Feedback: PJ Koltnow, College of Medicine

Written by Tom Laughner

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Five Minute University

Learn more about this topic with the Art of Teaching medallion    

Know Your Students: Lynn Russell, College of Dentistry

Written by Tom Laughner

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Five Minute University

Learn more about this topic with the Art of Teaching medallion    

Keep Lectures Short: Rebecca Reynolds, College of Health Professions

Written by Tom Laughner

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Five Minute University

Find more information related to this tip on the TLC’s Engaging Lectures resource page.    

Inclusive Learning

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Create Inclusive Learning Environments

Last Revised:October 2, 2024 First Published:April 12, 2022   Inclusive learning has become an umbrella term to describe practices that support learners from a variety of backgrounds. Inclusive learning boosts educational achievement by providing learners and educators with tools to co-create learning experiences, to enhance cultural awareness, sensitivity and competency, and to personalize the learning experience.… Read More

Attending to Student Well-Being

Written by fgomezur

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Create Inclusive Learning Environments

Last Reviewed:September 30, 2024 First Published:August 16, 2022   Within the classroom or clinical setting, faculty members can support student well-being by applying principles of Universal Design for Learning, centering transparency and accessibility, and cultivating an inclusive, welcoming course environment.  Beyond the classroom, faculty members often have a front-row view of the personal struggles students… Read More

Writing Effective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)

Written by Tom Laughner

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Assess Student Learning

Last ReviewedJuly 23, 2024 First Published:January 31, 2023   Multiple-choice questions inclusive of a question/stem, a key/correct answer, and distractors/incorrect answer choices are frequently used in health science education due to efficiency in grading and their frequent inclusion on licensing and board examinations. In addition to these advantages, Brame (2013) asserts that multiple-choice questions can… Read More

Writing a Teaching Philosophy

Written by fgomezur

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Reflect on Your TeachingResources

Last Reviewed:September 19, 2024 First Published:March 30, 2022   Teaching Philosophies, sometimes called Teaching Statements, are documents that are helpful in informing students of your priorities, applying to teaching positions and reflecting on teaching practices. Teaching Philosophies articulate your central goals as an educator, provide concrete examples of your teaching and share how you evaluate your teaching… Read More

Universal Design for Learning

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Create Inclusive Learning Environments

Last Reviewed:October 28, 2024 First Published:May 18, 2022   Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an evidence-based educational framework that reduces barriers to learning by centering three main principles: engagement, representation, and action and expression. Engagement refers to ways that faculty can connect with learners by recognizing their needs, demonstrating the relevance of course materials,… Read More