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CGHS Instructor Resources (Canvas)

Definitions

Assessments

Assessments are the graded aspects of the course.  They allow students to demonstrate achievement of course competencies.  

Course Objectives

Course objectives are the objectives students are expected to achieve by the end of the course.

Learning Objectives

Learning objectives are the objectives students are expected to achieve through successful completion of an assessment.

Core Professional Attributes (CPAs)

The CPAs are five competencies that A.T. Still University has designated as requirements for all students.  Please see the Core Professional Attributes page for more information.

Learning Activities

Learning activities are course activities that assist students in learning course material. Many courses have a variety of activities to help students with varying learning styles.  CGHS does try to ensure all materials are ADA compliant.

Introductions

Module introductions are intended to help students understand why they are learning the content in the module and in the course.  Introductions should show students how this module's content ties into prior learning and future learning.  

Formative Feedback

Feedback given to students prior to grading, used to assist students with improving their performance and learning. An example is providing guidance in the discussion forums to help students achieve the learning objectives.

Summative Feedback

Feedback given to students as part of the grading process, used to assist students with understanding their achievement of the learning objectives and course competencies.  An example is providing feedback to students on a paper on areas of improvement in content and writing mechanics.

Substantive Feedback

Feedback given to students that is relevant to the content of the assessment, points out where students have mastered the content of the assessment, and gives assistance when students have not mastered the content of the assessment.