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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

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In doing so, we should design assessments as an engaging, ongoing process for students, helping them learn and achieve their learning outcomes rather than considering it as a one-shot test or quiz and focusing merely on the score. To this end, developing authentic assessment tasks might be the most effective approach for educators.

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Should African Americans Trust the College Board with African American Studies?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This includes low expectations from teachers or counselors about a student's ability to succeed in advanced classes, funding constraints for offering such classes, inadequate support for faculty development, and exclusionary policies like pre-requisites or grade cutoffs. Fair assessment is essential to achieving true education equity.

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The Power of Authentic Assessment in the Age of AI

Faculty Focus

In doing so, we should design assessments as an engaging, ongoing process for students, helping them learn and achieve their learning outcomes rather than considering it as a one-shot test or quiz and focusing merely on the score. To this end, developing authentic assessment tasks might be the most effective approach for educators.

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Veteran Healers

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Erin Patel, PsyD This history has led to a variety of important specialties and clinical disciplines across medicine, says Erin Patel, PsyD, executive director of health professions education for the Office of Academic Affiliations at the VA. Together, the VA and AAMC advocate for advanced veteran care programs. VA Hospital.

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2022 INSIGHT Into Diversity Health Professions HEED Award Winners

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ATSU is also creating a Grow Your Own faculty development program that offers a low-to-no-cost education designed to support students interested in academic medicine. The program is expected to launch in spring 2023. Engaging Middle Schoolers in Health Professions — Michigan Medicine University of Michigan Medical School.

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The Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain: Ensuring Quality and Excellence in Higher Ed Institutions

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The HEC provides guidance and support throughout the accreditation process, helping institutions to meet the necessary standards and achieve accreditation. Providing guidance and support to institutions in the development of their academic programs and the implementation of new technologies and pedagogical approaches.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Excelencia in Education works to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Some are focusing on faculty development, digital technology, basic needs, other areas beyond what we’ve asked in the past.

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