John and others, Larry's comments are good ones. Here is a RAT that I use with workshops on my book about course design. It too tries to focus on students' understanding of key concepts and associated terminology. Dee At 09:45 AM 1/31/2005, Ludlum, John wrote: >I am a member of a book group which is reading and discussing Team-Based >Learning. We're excited about the process and I have been fortunate >enough to attend workshops led by Drs. Fink and Michaelson. But. two >questions seem to pop up a lot: "What are the guidelines for constructing >good RATs?" and "What do they look like?" > >I'm wondering if any of you would be willing to forward samples to me that >I could share with the (faculty) members of my group. Obviously, we would >keep these confidential. > >The members of our group each courses in education, business (accounting >and finance), biochemistry, music history, and communication. > >John Ludlum >Department of Communication >Otterbein College >614-823-3381 >e-mail: <mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * L. Dee Fink, Director Phone: 405-325-2323 Instructional Development Program Email: [log in to unmask] Hester Hall, Room 203 FAX: 405-325-7402 University of Oklahoma Norman, OK 73019 IDP Website: www.ou.edu/idp President of the POD Network [Professional and Organizational Development] in Higher Education Author of: Creating Significant Learning Experiences (Jossey-Bass, 2003) Dee Fink's Website: www.ou.edu/idp/dfink.htm