STANDARD COMPETENCIES

 

 1. Investigate and create a list of the strengths and common problems/challenges associated with clinical teaching

 2. Compare and contrast the instructional strategies used in clinical teaching and explain how they differ from those used in didactic content delivery

 3. Analyze various research methodologies used in “Effective” clinical teaching and determine how application can improve student learning

 4. Investigate assessment tools used to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a dental hygiene student

 5. Evaluate and collaborate on different communication techniques and motivational strategies used in clinical teaching

 

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE

 

 I. Compare and contrast practical experience as it relates to clinical teaching

  A. Assess individual clinical experiences and determine their correlation to clinical teaching

        B. Examine the essential skills needed to transition to the learning environment

  C. Identify instructional methods used in teaching clinical skills

  D. Recognize essential components used to facilitate learning

 II. Compare and contrast instructional strategies that may be used in clinical teaching

  A. Observations

  B. Evidenced-based practice

  C. Self-directed learning

  D. Self-assessment

  E. Problem-based learning

  F. Case-based learning

 III. Research effective teaching methodologies used in clinical teaching

  A. How to create a positive learning environment

  B. Effective communication of expectations

  C. Providing constructive feedback

  D. Understanding different learning styles

  E. Role modeling expected behaviors

 IV. Identify assessment tools used to evaluate student learning in clinical teaching

  A. Observation and feedback

  B. Skill assessments

  C. Competency evaluations

  D. Re-evaluation

  E. Remediation

 V.  Determine methods used to evaluate teaching effectiveness

  A. Educators portfolio

  B. Student evaluations

  C. Student feedback

 VI. Examine practices available to enhance teacher effectiveness

  A. Create motivational teaching techniques

  B. Identify peer support systems

  C. Recognize avenues available to interact with faculty and staff

  D. Develop an environment for creating trust