Barbara Harvey

Barbara Harvey CHEP

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I too use case studies to tie the content to real-life experiences. This helps build critical thinking, keeps them interested, and helps prepare them for one of the licensing exams which involves computer simulated clinical patient treatment questions.

Barbara Harvey CHEP

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ED 113

Your post make me think I might like this class as my next choice. Thank you

Barbara Harvey CHEP

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The Solid Citizens

This concept really made me think, to often (especially in an accelerated program); the "B" Players do just go along with the flow. The Star performers are being validated with good performance on testing,etc. The at-risk students are getting extra attention with tutoring or special help, but the mainstream players receive no special recognition or attention. Any creative ideas on how to acknowledge the performances of average students?

Barbara Harvey CHEP

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High Energy

I agree, this is not only a good intro exercise for the first class, but it helps me pace the material to diverse groups. Many of my dental students have been working in the field for several years, and many others have no previous dental experience. Having a good overview of the class dynamic lets me know which areas need more background information included in the lecture delivery.

Barbara Harvey CHEP

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Reflections of 104

I couldn't agree more Gail. The students are observing every step of our process as we build credibility for ourselves within a new group. One of the biggest complaints students bring to me are instructors who are not complying with the standards we set for our students. Example; no food or drink in the classrooms, and some instructors bring their coffee to early morning classes, or chew gum. I have seen instructors in a health-care training course with large hoop earrings, multiple ear piercings, scrubs so low cut and tight they could be almost be dancewear, long acrylic nails, etc,… >>>