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and to laugh while learning. For them, it is being up
in front of the class without really being there.

6. Cartoons, Crosswords, and Other Hobbies to Show
Off: Occasionally, I have encountered students who
enjoy drawing, crossword puzzles, limericks, and so
on. | encourage these pursuits and have used
student contributions as test items, homework, or
extra credit. All items are posted and judged at the
end of the semester. Points are given in categories
such as Best Pun, Most Unbelievable, Funniest, and
the like. Not only has this “show and tell” brought
us smiles; it has also taught future health profession-
als about where the lay public gets some of its
beliefs and how to evaluate strange-sounding
claims.

ECCCY

Finding and using more objective methods to assess
student involvement in the classroom have been
difficult, but rewarding, instructional efforts. I have
gotten to know the students better; moreover, they
have tried harder, knowing that the efforts, rather than
the results, are being evaluated. Given a variety of
participation methods, students have been more
willing to participate in all ways. I have found myself,
therefore, in the position of reviewer and counselor
rather than pacesetter and evaluator.

Reisa Fedorchuck, Coordinator, Physical Therapist
Assistant Program

For further information, contact the author at
Housatonic Community College, 510 Barnum Avenue,
Bridgeport, CT 06608.

 

Suanne D. Roveche, Editor

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