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Faculty Development for the Twenty-First Century: Teaching the Teachers
Eric R Carlson1, Eileen McGowan2
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, 1930 Alcoa Highway Suite 335, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America
|October 12, 2022
Summary
Effective faculty development is crucial for medical and dental education. Enhancing teaching skills through growth mindsets and emotional intelligence ensures better training for future healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Dental Education
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Current faculty development initiatives in medical and dental education are often inadequate.
- Healthcare delivery has evolved, but educational methods remain largely unchanged.
- Content expertise does not automatically translate to effective teaching skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address deficiencies in faculty development programs.
- To offer strategies for enhancing undergraduate and graduate medical and dental education.
- To improve the quality of teaching and learning in healthcare professions.
Main Methods:
- The article proposes a review and synthesis of current faculty development practices.
- It emphasizes the integration of specific pedagogical strategies.
- Focuses on actionable options for program leaders.
Main Results:
- Identifies key areas for improvement in faculty development.
- Highlights the importance of specific psychological and pedagogical constructs.
- Suggests a framework for modernizing faculty training.
Conclusions:
- Urgent action is needed to implement robust faculty development programs.
- Adopting strategies like growth mindsets and emotional intelligence is essential.
- This approach will better prepare students and residents for contemporary healthcare challenges.
Keywords:
Adult learning theoryAndragogyDeliberately developmental organizationsEmotional intelligenceFaculty developmentHolding environmentsLifelong learningMindsetsMore Related Videos
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