CSAD 614: Audiological Evaluation

Audiology, Active-Learning, Clinical applications

Reflection on Instructional Change:

The practice that I have utilized the most from the ACUE course is the process of: Concept Exploration --> Concept Introduction --> Concept Application.

I utilize this method routinely in many of my classes after I initially learnt about this in ACUE. But I will describe my experience in my audiological evaluation class- this is a class in the first semester for doctor of audiology graduate students. I used this strategy to introduce a new audiological test (tympanometry) to the class. I provided them results from an audiogram (a test they had already learnt), and then asked them to try to diagnose the pathology based on the results of the audiogram. The students were divided into random groups to pair and think about the answers. Multiple pathologies were possible given only the audiometric information.

I selected this practice because I wanted students to start thinking, or have their brains working before I gave them information about the usefulness of this test. Tympanometry would help them narrow down the pathology, and I wanted to give an example for this. In this way, they would be primed towards the information. Additionally, I hoped this would also help them apply this to their clinical practice.

Concept introduction: Later, I introduced information about this test.

Concept application: Then we discussed several different findings in this test, and went back to the example at the beginning of the class. We also discussed various clinical applications for this test, and how they would interpret the results of this test with various examples.

I have found this process of concept exploration, introduction, and application very useful, especially for my courses where the information learnt in the class is directly relevant to clinical practice. This practice helps prime students to the later information, and I find that they are more engaged in the learning process. While I don't have direct quotes from students, I noticed an increased level of engagement when I follow this process, especially from students who are generally quieter.

FLC activities:

The activity that was most useful for me was the demonstration videos where the faculty either demonstrated the technique or explained the technique. This helped me see how exactly these techniques are implemented, and provided me ideas about how to implement it in my own courses. Being a new faculty, the examples were very valuable. I also loved the materials we were provided for each activity- it helped me readily refer to it when looking for specific ideas for my course.

The observe and analyze sessions were hugely helpful. I really liked how these were structured with providing warm and cool feedback. I felt that the feedback I received was very constructive, and the atmosphere of the meeting was very warm and everyone seemed to come with an intention of improving each other's pedagogy and learning from each other. The one aha-moment I had was when I received feedback for my content exploration activities- I got the feedback that these could be more creative, and engaging, and was provided some examples of what I could do for this concept. This was very helpful for me. I also thought that getting a glimpse of what other faculty did in their classes was very helpful, and I would also like to implement some of those techniques in my classes.

Evidence of Instructional Change
Instructional video picture	Mid-semester course feedback	ACUE achievement
	Selected course feedback from my class: "the content well presented" "What I enjoy in this course is the amount of examples that are given. I've noticed many students learn better when they're able to be hands on and apply what we are learning in class to the real world. Another thing that I like is being called on during class to test our knowledge, and if we don't know, we are guided through the steps to reach our solution."

Practice and Reflect on: Checking for Student Understanding: Provide opportunities for interaction, processing, retrieval, and application

Practice and Reflect I_SV.pdf

Feedback from reviewer:

Hi Soumya. It was great reading about your implementation of your selected practice of providing opportunities for interaction, processing, retrieval, and application. I also appreciate that you noted impact on students and why it can take place. I am so glad your students responded very enthusiastically to and enjoyed the activity also that they retained the material well. Lastly, I am impressed by your plan to refine the practice and thought behind why this particular plan was chosen. Think-pair-share or muddiest point should certainly further engage the class. I'm confident that your efforts will yield great results! Keep up the good work! Thank you again for your submission for module AL1: Practice & Reflect I. I marked it complete.

Faculty Bio
	I completed my Bachelors and Masters degrees in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (B.A.S.L.P. and M. A.S.L.P.) from Bharati Vidyapeeth University and from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India, respectively. Following this, I worked as an Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist for 2 years in India. I then went to the University of Iowa and graduated with my combined AuD and PhD in 2022. After completing my externship at Stanford Ear Institute, I joined California State University, Sacramento as an assistant professor. My research goals are to improve the diagnostic test battery in clinic as well as to improve hearing aid outcomes in older adults. I am passionate about supervising student projects and also conducting research in pedagogical practices in audiology.

Work supported by:
	Academic Affairs GI 2025 STEM4Equity: P031C210012 Department of Education STEMZone: 1832335 National Science Foundation *Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation or the US Department of Education.