Active Learning

"Cone of Learning" or "Pyramid of Learning" by Edgar Dale

Active Learning Strategies

Levels of Learning / Bloom's Taxonomy

The materials are downloaded from:

• University of Utah

• Arkansas State University

• Utica University

• Western Carolina University

Quiz Rubric

Step 1: Quiz Making

1. The quiz question is about the topic covered in each module and addresses the physical assessment, pathophysiology, and/or pharmacology aspect(s) of the topic.

2. The case scenario reflects the student’s clinical/personal experience.

3. The quiz question is creative and insightful. The use of images and videos to support the content of the question is highly encouraged.

4. The level of the objective of the question is ranked at “Apply” or higher based on Bloom’s Taxonomy. In other words, the level of the objective ranked at “Remember” (e.g. Name the parts of the heart) is not acceptable.

5. Provide a model answer supported by at least two evidence-based / reliable sources (e.g. peer-reviewed article, meta-analysis, etc.). Do not cite the course website.

6. Cite the reference(s) to support your answer in the APA 7th edition style.

Step 2: Quiz Answering

1. Provide your answer to the question created by your classmate in a reasonable amount of detail. No need to write a long essay, but an answer with only a few words is likely not enough for full credit.

2. To receive a high score, the quality of your answer needs to be high. It means you address the key points to answer the question. If you express your opinion/thought, your response needs to be professional.

3. Support your answer with at least one evidence-based / reliable source. Do not cite the course website.

4. Cite the reference(s) that you used to support your answer in the APA 7th edition style.

5. Provide brief feedback about the question. For example, how helpful was the question to deepen an understanding of the phenomenon? How could the question be improved for better clarification?

Step 3: Quiz Grading

1. Assign a reasonable score based on the “Quiz Answering” criteria.

2. Grade and provide your comments on all answers submitted by your classmates.

3. Provide meaningful, respectful, and professional feedback. A very short phrase, such as “good job!” and “thanks!”, is not enough. Make sure to describe how the classmate did well if you comment “good job”.

4. Discuss the quiz question that you created, describe a model answer, and provide oral feedback to your classmates when we meet in person in a classroom the following week.