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Professional Development Opportunities Winter 2009

By: Phil Packer Sometimes I feel a little squeamish when we speak of great teaching. I glance sideways and think we must be talking about those other people whose gifts and talents seem so much better than mine. Then I get the same feeling I got when I realized I would never play in the N... [More]
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Updating Course Evaluation at BYU-Idaho

By: Scott Bergstrom Earlier this year the BYU-Idaho Assessment Committee1 was tasked to review and update the instrument used to evaluate faculty and courses at BYU-Idaho. This instrument was originally developed and used at BYU. It had not been reviewed or substantially updated for more tha... [More]
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My Experience with Discussion Boards in FDHUM 103

By: Jon Linford In the beginning I was skeptical about the Learning Model. I knew that faith was a principle of action and power, and that the Spirit was the true teacher. I also knew it was possible to invoke the Spirit in class, and discuss many seeming non-spiritual things in the light o... [More]
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Learning From Peers

By Devan Barker One of the most striking characteristics of the professions is that they are, to a large degree, self-monitoring and self-regulating. Doctors regularly draw on each other’s expertise as they call in consultations or give referrals. Their professional development opportunit... [More]
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