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Discussion on Educational Improvements

Addressing Gaps in Learning Materials

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of adapting existing presentations to better meet educational needs, suggesting that if examples are lacking, they can be sourced and integrated.

• A collaborative approach is encouraged, where participants can request specific materials or examples via WhatsApp for practical sessions.

Reflection on Student Engagement

• Observations indicate a noticeable difference in student engagement between the first and second semesters, highlighting the need for improved teaching strategies.

• The speaker acknowledges shared responsibility among educators for any shortcomings in student preparation and understanding.

Revision of Practical Sessions

• There is a call to revise practical sessions to ensure consistency in terminology and classifications across different instructors, aiming for uniformity in student learning experiences.

• Participants are tasked with creating additional control questions and situational tasks relevant to their topics by the end of July, ensuring comprehensive coverage of essential subjects.

Enhancing Assessment Tools

• The necessity to update test materials is stressed due to outdated content being recognized by students; there’s an aim to reach a standard number of tests per topic by mid-August.

• Each educator is expected to contribute by reviewing their topics and submitting revised assessments that align with current curriculum standards.

Building Community Interest

• The growth in participation at departmental events indicates a positive reception from students towards the faculty's teaching methods, as evidenced by increased attendance at club meetings over time.

• This interest reflects well on the department's reputation among students from various courses who wish to engage further despite not having direct coursework with them previously.

Maintaining Standards and Preparing for the Future

Commitment to Excellence

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards and not becoming complacent, aiming to strengthen their popularity and reputation over the next year.

Goals for Improvement

• A call to action is made for everyone to strive for a better performance in the upcoming year, with hopes of receiving new ordinators (residents) to help redistribute workload effectively.

Preparation for Practical Sessions

• There is a focus on ensuring that all practical sessions are well-prepared, including situational tasks and control questions, with an adequate number of tests ready by summer.

Collaboration Among Colleagues

• The speaker suggests sharing lecture materials among colleagues to enhance learning experiences and improve seminar quality.

Addressing Teaching Challenges

• Acknowledgment of the challenges faced when conducting back-to-back classes, highlighting its impact on teaching motivation. The need for a common audience is discussed as a potential solution.

Future Changes in Curriculum and Workload

Anticipating New Developments

• An announcement regarding an increase in workload due to the introduction of a pediatric faculty at their university starting from the 2025-2026 academic year.

Adjustments Needed for Pediatric Focus

• Faculty members are urged to prepare mentally for changes in curriculum related to pediatric pathology as students from the new faculty will require specialized training.

Importance of Early Preparation

• Emphasis on using available time wisely to prepare materials ahead of September, ensuring readiness without last-minute stress or confusion about course content.

Recognition of Achievements

• The speaker expresses gratitude towards colleagues for their hard work thus far, noting that they have built a good reputation which they must continue to uphold moving forward.