Monitor and Revise Teaching

ObjectivesObjectives Describe how to monitor teaching List ways to contribute to broader evaluations Explain how to review and revise teaching

Monitoring Information #1 Content. Does the content match the expected outcomes for the course? Does the content build on existing knowledge, attitudes, and abilities of students? Do students believe the new knowledge, skills, and attitudes are useful and applicable?

Monitoring Information #2 Context. Are necessary facilities, resources, and equipment available for teaching? Is teaching consistent with other courses? Is there a link between classroom & practical? Do staff at the clinical practice facility follow the same procedures as taught in the course?

Monitoring Information #3 Process. Course organized and taught in a logical way? What methods and materials were used? Time in classroom and practical? Ratio of clinical staff to students?

Monitoring Information #4 Immediate Outcomes. What have students achieved as a result of the course? Were the learning objectives achieved? Do students demonstrate the expected levels of knowledge, skills, and attitudes?

Assessing Teaching Methods and Materials #1 Do the methods and/or materials reflect learning objectives? Do students and teachers understand, accept, and use the methods and materials?

Assessing Teaching Methods and Materials #2 Technical assessment confirms content is technically correct, up-to-date, written in appropriate technical terms, and comprehensive to meet learning objectives. Educational assessment confirms that materials are properly structured, easy to use, and clear, facilitate learning, and enable students to attain the specified objectives.

Monitoring should be... Useful Efficient Continual

Self-Assessment Method How successful were the teaching and assessment methods used? Did you follow the syllabus and course schedule that guide the sessions? Did students have the necessary experiences during simulated and clinical practice sessions?

Feedback From Students Extent to which the course met the students’ expectations Appropriateness of the teaching and assessment methods used Appropriateness of the materials used Aspects of the course that students found the most or least helpful Links between theoretical and practical sessions

Options for Student Feedback Feedback questionnaire (Sample 12-1) One-on-one interviews Informal discussions Focus group interviews

Peer Assessment Another way to monitor teaching is to ask a student, other teacher, administrator, or outside consultant to observe teaching and provide feedback.

Measure Immediate Outcomes #1 You can measure the immediate outcomes of a session, rotation, course, or term. The purpose is to determine if the students understood what was taught and if they demonstrated the expected knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Measure Immediate Outcomes #2 Review the results of previous assessments (written and practical). Assess a sample of current students.

Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring is defined as a continual process of gathering information about teaching for practical judgment and decision-making. Evaluation is the periodic assessment of the overall process and final results of a course or academic program.

Types of Evaluations Process Outcomes Effectiveness Impact Let’s look at Table 12-1

Possible Modifications Based on Monitoring and Evaluation #1 Reorganizing the course Revising learning objectives Identifying new methods for teaching and assessment or refining existing methods

Possible Modifications Based on Monitoring and Evaluation #2 Choosing new materials or revising existing materials Selecting new practice facilities or upgrading existing ones Improving the coordination with other teaching units or courses

SummarySummary Let’s review the job aid at the end of the module. What is the role of the EDC, PIC and QCC in assisting with monitoring and revising teaching?