Summative Assessments As a Form of Feedback

In this Lightning Talk, Associate Professor Jonathan Wisco discusses the importance of providing feedback to students as an essential part of the learning process. The presentation highlights how he transformed the gross anatomy summative practical exam experience into a peer feedback session, and provides tips for creating a collaborative learning environment based on a culture of providing valuable feedback.

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Jonathan J. Wisco

jjwisco@bu.edu

Dr. Wisco joined the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology in 2018. His research encompasses three primary themes: 1) improving diagnostic and prognostic technologies for Alzheimer’s disease, cerebrovascular disease, autism and schizophrenia using MRI techniques that visualize iron pathophysiology in the brain; 2) understanding the anatomical…Read More

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Jonathan J. Wisco

jjwisco@bu.edu

Dr. Wisco joined the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology in 2018. His research encompasses three primary themes: 1) improving diagnostic and prognostic technologies for Alzheimer’s disease, cerebrovascular disease, autism and schizophrenia using MRI techniques that visualize iron pathophysiology in the brain; 2) understanding the anatomical etiology for dysphonia disorders and synovial joint injuries; 3) examining the impact and role of service-learning through Anatomy Academy on the development of life-long learning skills at the undergraduate pre-professional, and graduate professional education levels.