Arizona Med: Faculty Development

Instructional Resources

Case Based Instruction (CBI)

For Case Authors

CBI Case Design Manual (pdf)
Materials for faculty authors of CBI cases. The Starter Kit includes a review of the CBI process, case design templates and the "Case Organizer Tool" for planning and writing cases.

For CBI Facilitators

OMSE Facilitator Notes (pdf)
A "how to" guide for facilitators. (These are the material distributed at the facilitator training workshop - CBI Workshop 1.)

Goals and Objectives

Writing Course Goals and Objectives (doc)
Outlines the differences between course goals and learning objectives and provides tips for writing both.
Writing Measurable Objectives (doc)
Practical materials on how to write attainable, measurable objectives. (Originally developed by the University of New Mexico School of Medicine)
The One-Page Guide to Writing Learning Objectives (pdf)

Multiple Choice Test Questions

Bloom's Taxonomy & Multiple Choice Exams (pdf)
Provides guidelines for writing multiple choice questions that assess the various cognitive levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.
NBME Guide to Item Writing, 3rd edition (pdf)
The most current edition (2002) of the definitive guide to writing test questions for the basic and clinical sciences.
The One Page Guide To Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (pdf)

Presentations and Interactive Lecture

Preparing a Lecture Presentation (doc)
Describes the Murray A.P.E.S. model for presentations/lectures and identifies the characteristics of effective presentations relative to principles of adult learing.
Interactive Lecture Manual (pdf)
Active Learning and Assessment (doc)
Defines the seven characteristics of classroom assessment and describes techniques that can be used to promote active learning.

Team Learning

Team Learning Design Workshop (pps)
PowerPoint presentation on how to create TL session.
Team Learning Faculty Primer (pdf)
Reviews the basic components of Team Learning (TL) and provides example activities.
Team Learning - Basic Logistics & Facilitation Tips (pdf)
Describes the mechanics of a TL session, with recommendations for timing the segements (e.g., how long should the student have to take the IRAT). Also includes suggestions for moderating TL sessions.
Team Learning- Writing Effective Items for IRAT/GRAT and GAP (pdf)
Guidelines for developing questions that encourage discussion and reward students' preparation.