On 10/20/2013 10:55 AM, Chris Burns
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I completely agree about the importance of academic
integrity. This is not a new problem. Over the years
(centuries?), faculty have implemented various procedures to
prevent cheating, yet as Tricia points out, many students still
find ways to cheat. It seems impractical to develop and
implement a completely secure system, especially in TBL.
I advocate fostering a culture of trust between students and
faculty. Faculty assume that students are honest, apply
reasonable safeguards to limit cheating, and follow through with
penalties for those who break this trust. This may include
reminding students of any institutional honor codes. I realize
this won't be 100% effective, but I have been satisfied using
this approach at several institutions. I have never received
complaints from students that others are cheating.
One of the advantages of TBL is that students who engage in the
activity will learn the material better than those who do not.
If students understand that this will help them succeed on other
course exams, or standardized testing, it will encourage them to
engage in the activity.
And this is where I'm at now, looking for reasonable safeguards to
limit opportunities to cheat, without abandoning the pedagogy. At
least one of my faculty has suggested abandoning TBL and going back
to lectures. I'm not ready to give up yet.
--
Douglas C. Anderson, Jr., Pharm.D., D.Ph., C.A.C.P.
Professor and Chair
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Cedarville University School of Pharmacy
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