Instructor Expectations
What platform should instructors use for urgent communication?
WhatsApp Group Chat
What is the difference between a student-centered classroom and a teacher-centered classroom?
Student-centered: Students are active
Teacher-centered: Students are passive
Instructors should arrive to the lab by
3:45 pm
What is the first step if an incident occurs in class?
Inform HSA staff immediately
How much do attendance and participation contribute to a student’s final grade?
10%
What must instructors do before class as part of their preparation?
Complete Instructor Prep Packet
SEC checkin
What is one teaching method that encourages student engagement while class is in session?
Icebreakers; Warm-up questions; checkpoint questions
What happens if a student is involved in bullying or a physical altercation?
Immediate dismissal
Who must be cc’d in all student behavior concern emails?
Dr. Valmont + HSA staff
How much are Assignments worth to their overall HSA grade?
60% (30% per assignment)
What is the penalty if a student forgets their lab coat and has to borrow one?
$10 borrowing fee, $45 replacement fee
How long are warm up questions?
If an instructor is absent, what must they do?
Send an email/WhatsApp message, and if urgent, at least an hour before class, and check in on missed materials
What must be done if a student expresses mental health concerns?
Alert Staff, document concerns (incident report form), meet with Dr. Valmont or Ms. Charles for next steps
When are formal classroom observations conducted?
Throughout the semester
What must instructors complete at the beginning and end of class?
Attendance
What should students complete before leaving class?
An exit ticket
What attire must students wear in-person and on Zoom?
Business casual, lab coats, and HSA IDs
How are student discipline issues officially documented?
Via the HSA Incident Reporting Form
What must instructors provide on attendance sheets besides presence?
Comments on student performance and behavior
What must instructors do to prep for Journal club?
Read your cohort's article. Stay on top of your student's progress.
What's one way to "get to know" your students?
Know their names or icebreakers
HSA class runs from
4:15 to 6:15 pm
If a student is at risk for probation or dismissal, what action is taken?
They receive a notification letter before the start of the semester
How are assignments graded in the clinical module?
Automatically via Qualtrics, then added to the attendance sheet within a week