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Cobb, C. H. – Optometric Education, 1992
A mechanism for using personal computer spreadsheet software to generate unique laboratory and problem assignments in optics for each student and provide corresponding solutions that can be checked quickly is described. The method minimizes some students' tendency to inspect others' solutions without solving problems themselves. Another…
Descriptors: Assignments, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Microcomputers

Whittaker, Stephen G.; Scheiman, Mitchell – Optometric Education, 1996
An approach to teaching optometry combining didactic and problem-based teaching is described, highlighting course procedures that have evolved over a number of years. Problems are organized so students learn portions of required content, building a knowledge base while solving a succession of problems. Cases are usually presented and discussed in…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design

Remington, Lee Ann; Roggenkamp, John R. – Optometric Education, 1994
A two-dimensional patient management problem test was designed to measure third-year optometry students' clinical competency at Pacific University (Oregon). Results suggest this evaluation method is valid and may be useful in identifying students needing to improve their clinical thinking skills. Some issues in test administration and scoring…
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Diagnostic Tests, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education

Imperato, Pascal James – Optometric Education, 1996
Clinical optometric education is in flux. It must meet the challenges of advances in bioscience, newer diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, a changing health care environment, and interdisciplinary learning for problem solving; engender social responsibility; promote good provider-patient relations; stress primary care; and emphasize prevention.…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Change Strategies, Clinical Diagnosis, Clinical Experience