Faculty Q&A

Abstract

<table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="0" width="550"> <tbody><tr> <td> <p></p> <h3>Send in your questions for Faculty Q&A!</h3> <p>We want your questions not only about issues related to how to teach and instructional strategies, but also about other issues faced by faculty (both new and established). Here’s an example: </p> <p>“I was shocked to have a student accuse me of sexism. The student is male and says there is an inherent bias against male students, as I have answered questions posed to me by female students when we were in the change room preparing for a clinical shift. How can I guard against this type of unintentional problem in the future?” </p> <p><b>Here’s what you need to know: </b></p> <ol> <li> Questions need to be short and, preferably, include a specific scenario or examples.</li> <li>Submit questions that address practical issues faced by faculty and can be answered in a few paragraphs (see example above).</li> <li>Avoid broad questions that would require an entire article to answer.</li> <li>E-mail your questions, along with your full name and credentials, to Karen G. Stanwood, ELS, Executive Editor, at <a href="mailto:kstanwood@slackinc.com">kstanwood@slackinc.com</a>.</li> </ol></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <h4>EXCERPT</h4> <P>What are some useful tips for launching an online course?</P> <p>Our program offers regular faculty development workshops with topics selected from faculty surveys. Unfortunately, few faculty members show up. What can we do to improve the low attendance rate? </P> <p>I invite expert guest presenters to one of my classes. The presentations include a 15-minute opportunity for the students and presenter to exchange ideas and questions. A few students use blunt, aggressive communication styles. At first, I thought the students were grandstanding to demonstrate their new knowledge, but such behavior has continued. What approaches and techniques will help me set a more professional tone during the idea and question exchange after the expert presentation? </p> <P>What strategies can I use to proctor an examination?</P>