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Transforming the Student Experience

Mission Critical: Facilitating Reflection and Critical Thinking During Exam Review

On Demand
CMEs: 0.75
Disclosure(s):
Claire O'Connell, DrPH, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Frank R. Giannelli, PhD, PA-C: No financial relationships to disclose
Bhagavathi Ramamurthy, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose
Description: Post-exam reviews conducted in an active learning environment offering error analysis enhance the metacognitive practice of self-regulated learning to better retain and retrieve information. This session highlights one PA program’s longitudinal application of error analysis supports critical thinking and self-assessment. Participants will leave with ideas for implementation in their programs.

Learning Objectives:

  • Review the literature supporting the role of active learning in mastering metacognitive practice and life-long learning
  • Apply the literature in the context of post-exam error analysis utilizing an active learning method
  • Demonstrate longitudinal scaffolding using self-reflection and error analysis to build skills of critical thinking and self-assessment
  • Formulate a take-home plan to utilize strategies to make exam review more active with the goal of enhancing metacognitive practice in PA students