126. Setting Expectations for Student Learning: Course Planning Tips for Educators

Hello there! Dr. F Scott Feil here, and I'm thrilled to be sharing with you today the first part of our four-part series on Teach Me Something Tuesday. In this episode, we're diving deep into the important topic of course planning and how to prepare for a successful semester. As educators, it's crucial that we start by defining our course goals and determining what our students want to learn. From there, we can establish appropriate content, teaching methods, assignments, and exams that will provide our students with the tools they need to succeed. But that's just the beginning! In this episode, I'll be sharing tips and tricks for setting high but realistic expectations for student learning and achievement, as well as strategies for developing assignments and exams that encourage critical thinking and application of knowledge. We'll also discuss the importance of establishing clear course policies, and I'll share some insights into checking out the classroom and multimedia available. To ensure your first day is a success, we'll explore how to rehearse and prepare for that crucial moment, so you can give your students the best start possible. So whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, you won't want to miss this episode! Tune in now to learn how to plan for a successful semester and set your students up for success. Special thanks to both our sponsors, The NPTE Final Frontier, and Varela Financial! If you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, visit the NPTE FInal Frontier at www.NPTEFF.com and use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website...and BREAKING NEWS!!!! They now have an OCS review option as well... You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram @npteff If you're a PT and you have student loan debt, you gotta talk to these guys. What makes them unique is that they view financial planning as like running hurdles on a track. And for PTs, the first hurdle many of us run into is student loan debt. Varela Financial will help you get over that hurdle. They not only take the time to explain to you which plans you individually qualify for and how those plans work, but they ALSO take the time to show you what YOUR individual case looks like mapped out within each option. So if you're looking for help on your student loan debt, or any area of your personal finances, we highly recommend working with them. You can check out Varela Financial out at varelafinancial.com. Feel free to reach out to us at:  http://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HETPodcast https://twitter.com/HETpodcast Instagram: @hetpodcast @dawnbrown_pt @pteducator @dawnmagnusson31 @farleyschweighart @mail.in.stew.art @ujima_institute For more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.