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Teaching

Teaching

Candidates can be asked to predict an outcome to a given situation and then assess/evaluate/justify
if their prediction was valid based upon the laboratory outcomes. In other instances, the
demonstration serves to allow candidates to construct meaning and make connections in their
learning based upon their observations and first-hand experience. Depending upon the set-up and
size of the class, trainers may allow candidates to experiment right after the initial demonstration or
allow the candidates to discover the content/objective of the laboratory without demonstrating first. It
is also "powerful" if the candidates have access to the materials used in the demonstration and are
able to repeal the demonstration at home or outside of the class.

Candidate generated exam questions - used for review and sometimes candidate questions
appear on exams when appropriate. This technique has candidates actively process material, allows
review and practice of course material, and teaches the skill of writing reliable and valid exam
questions.

"Snowball War" -have each candidate take out a sheet of paper and tear it in half. On one half,
candidates write what they consider a "good" question, or a question they expect to see on the Administration
upcoming exam. On the other half, candidates are to write a question they 'hope' they don't find on
the exam because they don't know how to do/answer that question. Candidates are then to crumple
up the papers and have a '"paper snowball light" in the classroom. Afterwards, candidates may be
grouped and then allowed to work the two questions each brings to the group.

Research Projects and Presentations - candidates are asked to
design a research study on a course topic. When appropriate,
candidates may he allowed to collect data during class lime.
Candidates present their research in a class symposium allowing
group questions directed toward them after their
presentation. Depending on the class size, group collaborative
work may be more desirable than having each candidate present.
Also, in an effort to not have the same topic repeated, topics can
he "'assigned'" by tottery method (papers written with the topic to
be researched, pulled from a hat) to each group or individual.

Newsletters - candidates produce a brief newsletter on a topic related to the course. Articles should Lesson Plans
include relevant research and postings of related public events (past and upcoming) can also be
included. The newsletters can be shared with other faculty members and candidates in related
courses or in the major.

Handouts

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