161. For Future Reference

Welcome back to another engaging episode of the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast! In this insightful Teach Me Something Tuesday session, I'm your host, Dr. F. Scott Feil, and I'm about to share a compact yet incredibly potent teaching hack that can revolutionize your approach to education. Drawing inspiration from an experienced educator outside the healthcare realm, I present to you a game-changing strategy titled "For Future Reference."Ever wonder how some educators manage to consistently deliver engaging and impactful lessons? The secret might just lie in a journal – not any ordinary journal, but a dynamic repository of teaching gems that enhance your future classes. Join me as we delve into the world of "For Future Reference," a teaching hack that's a nod to preparedness and foresight.Meet the high school teacher turned administrator who inspired this insightful technique. Their journey from middle school to superintendent might seem unrelated, but their commitment to keeping a teaching journal remained unwavering. The idea is simple yet profound: each time a class concludes, jot down the names of students who contributed actively. Whether they posed questions, shared insights, or sparked vibrant discussions, these individuals hold the key to educational excellence.The essence of "For Future Reference" revolves around harnessing the valuable information garnered from each class. In your dedicated journal, capture those magical moments when students' curiosity ignited the learning atmosphere. Note down the techniques, methodologies, and topics that triggered heightened engagement. This repository is your arsenal, loaded with strategies that can turn any ordinary class into an extraordinary experience.This journal isn't just about recording interactions – it's a roadmap to refining your teaching methods. Dive into the pages and identify patterns. If certain students consistently participate, challenge yourself to engage others. Those powerful teaching techniques that led to animated discussions? They're not a one-time wonder. Experiment with them across various subjects and watch as they continue to captivate your learners.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.