Death by Distractor: Avoiding the MCQ Pitfalls We All Hate

About the event

College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Academy

Semester Seminars

PRESENTER: Dr. Briedi Gillespie

DESCRIPTION: We will discuss the pros and cons of MCQs as a student assessment tool, offer quick tips for writing “good” MCQs, and consider how to assess a student’s actual knowledge base by avoiding errors in question writing.

The WSU College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Academy is an inclusive community of educators enhancing their teaching, career development and scholarship. The academy fosters innovative curriculum, teaching, and learning.

Our weekly events are open to all college and WSU faculty, staff, graduate, and professional students.

We also offer educational training and academic career preparation opportunities to graduate students, veterinary residents, and new faculty members across the entire college through workshops, seminars, discussions, and summer programs.