Description:
This is a literature-based, interactive workshop that provides information about the many teaching techniques that use formative assessment to enhance student learning. Learn and apply the techniques that are most suitable to your specific teaching setting--large lecture, small group, or ward rounds. Topics explored include definition of terms, empirical evidence around the impact of formative testing on learning, assessment technique demonstration, application of assessment techniques to participant's teaching setting.

Target Audience:
MD, PhD, PA-C, PT, OT, Other.
All Health Sciences faculty who create test items for physician assistant and medical students.

Objectives:
After this session, participants should be able to:
• Define the phrase "formative assessment" and compare and contrast formative    with summative assessment.
• Describe the impact of formative testing on learning.
• Review the characteristics of a varied set of practical "classroom" assessment
   techniques that provide student and faculty feedback on students' achievement
   of learning objectives.
• Choose specific "classroom" assessment techniques that will address commonly
   encountered student learning difficulties.

Length/Frequency:
This three-hour workshop is offered two or three times a year. See Calendar for next scheduled session.

CME Credit Hours:
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Office of Continuing

Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing

Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this educational activity

for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).TM   Physicians should

claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Registration Fees:
• UNM School of Medicine Faculty & Residents - No Charge
• Other UNM Faculty & Staff - $50
• Faculty & Staff from Other Institutions - $100

Please Note: Attendance is by advance registration only.