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The Influences of Student and Standardized Patient Genders on Scoring an Objective Structured Clinical Examination.
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Rutala, Paul J.; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1991
A study investigating possible sex bias, concerning both student and standardized-patient genders, in an objective structured clinical examination found that neither men nor women were afforded an advantage by patient or test location. However, women's scores on tests administered by females were higher than corresponding men's scores. (MSE)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Medical Education, Patients, Professional Education
The Interaction of Student Gender and Standardized-Patient Gender on a Performance-Based Examination of Clinical Competence.
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Colliver, Jerry A.; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1991
A study investigated the performance of 6 successive medical school classes on 80 standardized-patient case examinations, looking for effects of student or standardized-patient gender on scores. Results showed no interaction of any practical consequence. Cases with gender-related concern (e.g., breast problems) also did not differentiate between…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Medical Education, Patients, Physical Examinations
Leadership: Making Things Happen.
Sisk, Dorothy A. – 1990
This monograph presents activities and guidelines for developing leadership training programs for gifted and talented students. Three theories of leadership are discussed: trait theory which assumes that one is either born with leadership talent or one does not have it; leadership style theory in which the patterns of leadership are categorized as…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Bibliotherapy, Communication Skills, Educational Games
Stimulating Statistical Thinking through Situated Simulations.
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Derry, Sharon; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Maintains that literacy and informed decision making in an uncertain world require the ability to reason statistically. Describes a course designed to help students use statistical concepts as tools for social reasoning within simulations of real-world problems. Describes four types of instructional activities used. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Critical Thinking
Disability Awareness: A Guidebook for Families and Educators. Second Edition.
PACER Center, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. – 2001
This manual provides basic information for teachers and others who are interested in helping children learn about different disabilities. Each section includes information about a particular disability and answers questions that children might have about the disability. The first section addresses visual impairments and contains information on…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes
Adult Learning Methods: A Guide for Effective Instruction. Second Edition.
Galbraith, Michael W., Ed. – 1998
This book contains 21 papers devoted to understanding and facilitating adult learning. After "Foreword to the Second Edition" (Malcolm S. Knowles) and other introductory materials, the papers are: "Becoming an Effective Teacher of Adults" (Michael W. Galbraith); "Understanding Adult Learners" (Huey B. Long); "Identifying Your Philosophical…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Learning