Challenge #2: Build a community
I teach a basic clinical chemistry course and I want to modify one of the lab sessions I run on performing pre-analytical checks in specimen processing. Currently, I have a powerpoint for them to review and they come onsite and do specimen processing on one specimen with a corresponding requisition. I want to create more value and less stress to the task whilst making it a learning opportunity. My plan is to have students work in a group evaluating and decide on criteria for specimen acceptance and rejection for specimen analysis on multiple specimens and requisitions. This criteria can range from specimen documentation errors (patient demographic mismatch), physical collection errors (wrong tube) or transport errors (leaking specimen). I have examples and offer a structured format to approach the criteria so they have a system of what checks to make for this process in my powerpoint which they can use as a checklist for the task. The other part of the criteria involves completing a non-conformance report. My idea is to have them do this onsite and then provide an assignment for them to do it for assessment after they gets hands on practice. The students then have the opportunity to learn from each other and follow examples whilst practicing it hands on followed by marked assessment to consolidate their learning.
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Challenge 2: Create an Activity that Builds Community in Your Class