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Ashley N Castleberry1, Nalin Payakachat1, Sarah Ashby1
1University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy, Little Rock, Arkansas.
This study shows that a teaching certificate program effectively promotes critical reflection and self-reported teaching improvements. The program offers valuable professional development by encouraging reflective exercises.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Evaluating the effectiveness of professional development programs is crucial for enhancing teaching practices.
- Qualitative analysis of participant reflections offers insights into program impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the success of a teaching certificate program.
- To qualitatively evaluate the content and depth of participant reflections on teaching.
Main Methods:
- Two independent investigators identified themes in 132 reflection essays over six years.
- Essays were analyzed for the extent of reflection on teaching strengths, weaknesses, assessment, and feedback.
Main Results:
- Twenty-eight themes were identified, with common topics including content delivery and student assessment.
- 48% of essays demonstrated critical reflection, and reflection depth increased from midpoint to final essays.
- Significant improvements were noted in reflections on teaching strengths and feedback.
Conclusions:
- The teaching certificate program successfully fostered critical reflection and self-reported positive changes in teaching.
- The program serves as a high-quality professional development opportunity.
- Emphasizing critical reflection through structured exercises is recommended for similar programs.
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