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Janet L Rogers1, Laurie R Dunn, Charla J Lautar
1School of Allied Health, Southern Illinois University, 813 S Normal Avenue, Unit K, Mail Code 6706, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA. jrogers@siu.edu
The Health Care Manager
|May 31, 2008
Summary
Clinical supervisors need and want training to improve their teaching skills. Professional development, like workshops or online resources, can enhance the clinical education experience for allied health students.
Area of Science:
- Allied Health Education
- Clinical Supervision
- Professional Development
Background:
- Positive clinical experiences often lead to employment for allied health students.
- Many allied health professionals lack formal training in education.
- Enhanced teaching skills can improve the clinical education experience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the professional development needs of clinical supervisors in allied health.
- To understand their needs specifically related to their role as educators.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 520 clinical supervisors in an Illinois state university's allied health program.
- The survey assessed supervisors' confidence in teaching skills and interest in teaching strategy training.
Main Results:
- Rural clinical supervisors reported lower confidence in teaching skills compared to urban/suburban counterparts.
- Supervisors expressed higher confidence in evidence-based care and community engagement.
- Respondents showed interest in workshops and web-based resources for effective clinical teaching strategies.
Conclusions:
- Clinical supervisors recognize a need and express interest in enhancing their teaching abilities.
- Continuing education workshops and accessible online academic resources are recommended solutions.
- Improving clinical teaching skills is crucial for effective allied health education.
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