Antarpreet Kang

I believe multiple choice questions and True / False questions are the most commonly used test taking strategies in nursing schools. These could be of different levels of difficulty. These type of questions help to evaluate the mastery level of the students.

Learned interesting facts about the characteristics of a "Good Question" and how to differentiate from a poorly asked question. Will keep in mind for the future. Very helpful.

Providing control to the adult students is one of the effective ways to manage the classroom. Let students make choices regarding the grading system or number and type of assignments to be completed during the course as this helps to motivate the students and increase in participation. Make assignments interesting and the "want to" type rather than the "have to" to receive a better response from students and allow them to research on the topics and critically think. Flipped classroom model also benefits the adult students by making them more interactive in the class and a successful learner. Use of… >>>

I learned that engaging with students is very important. Starting class with enthusiasm, positivity and laying the objectives clearly in front of students sets a good learning tone for the day. Similarly, ending the class with an activity or discussion assists the students in summarizing and retaining the material from that class. These tips will definitely increase the participation, motivation and retention of the learning done in the classroom. Students will then want to come to class with more energy and positive attitude to make learning a great experience.

No matter to which generation the students belong to, they are in the class room for a common goal of gaining knowledge that will help them grow in their chosen respective career. The instructor can definitely plan certain assignments, discussions or group activities for facilitating this learning process as the Gen Y and Gen Z (mainly the student population nowadays)  relate to them so much better. Sharing life experiences of the students and the instructor is another very potent way to accumulate and improve the learning experience.

Technology is the present and the future in the class room and / or online teaching. Excellent information about Gen Y and Gen Z students and how an instructor should keep a balance between human connection and use of technology in the classroom for best learning outcome.

  this course taught me very interesting facts about the characteristics of all the various generations and how it relates to their learning styles and expectations in the classroom setting to gain knowledge. The instructors should be aware of these expectations and be well versed in how to deliver the knowledge to the class of multigenerational students to be a successful facilitator.

Learned about the nature of assignments that the instructors should give to adult learners and not just any busy work type assignments. Facilitators should give students empowering assignments that are rigorous, challenging, involves critical thinking and maybe some research work. Assignments should pertain to real-world problems which the students can work as team members to come up with solutions and further discuss in the classroom. 

This course taught me that the students need to be empowered to be active learners in the class room rather than passive learners. To prevent students to use technology in the class room nowadays is close to impossible in this new system of learning / education. It is rather advisable to involve students and encourage them to explore all variety of resources to gain knowledge. 

I have learned that the involvement of students and receiving feedback and ideas regarding content delivery is really very important for their optimal learning. Developing Courtesy, Respect , Rapport, utilization of Technology must be practiced and applied for student learning success and to develop soft skills that will be very helpful in their careers as well. Effective listening on the part of instructor gives the students, a sense that their thought are valuable and give the instructor knowledge of what the students needs, so they are able to make required changes in their lesson plans or the way of delivery.