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"Overwhelmingly, students enjoy CBL and think that it enhances their learning. The empirical data taken as a whole are inconclusive as to the effects on learning compared with other types of activity. Teachers enjoy CBL, partly because it engages, and is perceived to motivate, students. CBL seems to foster learning in small groups though whether this is the case delivery or the group learning effect is unclear."

"The Evaluation Effectiveness of Training Courses in University by Kirkpatrick Model (Case Study: Islamshahr University) "

From the Kirkpatrick Partners website, guest author Ken Phillips describes 8 tips for developing more effective Level 1 evaluation forms ("reaction sheets"). He focuses on learner-centered, quantifiable evaluations that allow the evaluator to create effective questions.

Crouch et al., published in the American Journal of Physics, evaluated students understanding of concepts with different modes of demonstrations (passive, active, or no demonstrations). Traditional (passive) demonstration was no more effective in enabling student learning then students that didn't see the demonstration. The study further found that students that were active or engaged in the demonstration had significantly greater understanding. Thus this study showed that it is more effective to have active demonstrations rather then passive (traditional) observations.

University of Michigan Center for Research on Learning and Teaching. This website has tons of resources on how to prepare a instructor guides and lesson plans.

A lesson plan is the instructor's road map of what students need to learn and how it will be done effectively during the class time.

From the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching at the University of Michigan

An article on applying the four levels in practice, with additional resources from a senior management consultant.

Describes adult learning, explores the effectiveness of storytelling on adult learning, and describes 3 major methods of storytelling in classrooms.

This article (which our very own Dr. Haines authored) from the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education is a great reference that discusses types of questions as well as strategies for asking effective questions.

When technology meets storytelling 

This is a great website about teaching styles and their effects on teachers and students

A website which gives a quick run-down of some of the qualities preceptors should have and incorporate into their teaching styles. Includes tables and charts for easier reading

This "monograph" has a nice outline of the basic components of precepting. Not the most visually appealing resource but the information is useful

A list of 30 ideas known about adult learning. Quick resource of information for motivation, curriculum design, and approaching interactions in the classroom: all useful for effective engagement of the adult learner.

Venneman et al., published in the Eurpean Journal of Social Sciences, evaluated the effect of demonstrations on students with different learning preferences (visual, auditory, read/write and kinesthetic). After evaluating pre-post demonstration examinations, all groups except auditory learners significantly improved after watching the demonstrations. This study showed that demonstrations does not work on everyone, especially auditory learners.

Packer et al., published in the European Journal of Dental Education, evaluated the confidence level of 45 undergraduate dental students treating their first patient requiring removable partial dentures. 23 students were given demonstration prior to carrying out the treatment and the rest didn't see a demonstration. The demonstration group indicated via survey that the demonstration facilitated confident, communication skills, understanding and recall in the clinical situation. Furthermore, 67% of the group without demonstrations believe they would have benefited from the demonstrations. This study shows that demonstrations right before completing a task is effective in increasing confidence and possibly communication, understanding and recall.

Kraus, for his Ph.D. thesis at the University of Washington, studied if the incorporation of demonstrations in lecture would improve student learning in introductory physics course. He found early on in the study that lecture demonstrations did not assist students in the development of a functional understanding of the concepts that the demonstrations are intended to elucidate. The study changed course and focused on student learning in a lecture-based course due to the ineffective findings with demonstrations. This study did not evaluate effect on students interest level or enjoyment in the course.

Great guidance and exercises to read through on preceptorship

The most effective teachers vary their styles depending on the nature of the subject matter, the phase of the course, and other factors. By so doing, they encourage and inspire students to do their best at all times throughout the semester. It is helpful to think of teaching styles according to the three Ds: Directing, Discussing, and Delegating.