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This website provides a survey to determine your mindset: fixed vs. growth. There are many of these surveys but this one is made by the pioneer of mindset, Carol Dweck.

The website goes along with the Teaching with Style book (see previous bookmark). The Teaching Style Inventory is a 40-question survey to help quantify your teaching style according to Grasha's theories of teaching style. It can help you figure out your own style, as well as help identify areas where you can further develop.

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.

Dr. Austin's research article on how the pharmacists inventory of learning styles was created. Definitely an interesting read to know how he went about developing a pharmacy specific learning style survey!

This website has some really good resources about teaching styles including definitions and links to styles assessments

Good overview on the basic steps for conducting a needs assessment and things to consider during the process. Provides great detail and examples for survey, interview, and focus group needs assessment types.