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Development of a center for teaching excellence
Shridhar Andurkar1, Nancy Fjortoft, Carrie Sincak
1Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, IL, USA.
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|November 20, 2010
Summary
A Center for Teaching Excellence was developed to improve pharmacy faculty teaching. Assessment indicated a positive impact on teaching abilities, offering a model for other institutions.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Faculty Development
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Background:
- Academic institutions require robust faculty development programs.
- Enhancing teaching effectiveness is crucial for student success in pharmacy programs.
- A systematic approach to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development, implementation, and assessment of a Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) at a College of Pharmacy.
- To establish a systematic framework for promoting, enhancing, and assessing the scholarship of teaching and learning.
- To provide insights for other pharmacy schools considering similar center development.
Main Methods:
- Development of a Center for Teaching Excellence framework.
- Implementation of various faculty development initiatives.
- Assessment of the Center's activities and impact on faculty teaching.
Main Results:
- The Center for Teaching Excellence was successfully developed and implemented.
- Assessment data suggests a positive impact on faculty teaching abilities.
- The initiative provided valuable considerations for future center development.
Conclusions:
- The establishment of a Center for Teaching Excellence can positively influence faculty teaching in pharmacy education.
- A systematic framework for SoTL is beneficial for faculty growth.
- This model offers practical guidance for other institutions seeking to enhance teaching excellence.
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