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Latin American framework for faculty development in health education
Oscar Jerez1, Marcela Antúnez1, Marioly Müller2
1Department of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
A new framework for health sciences faculty development in Latin America was created. It guides continuous improvement through progressive development levels and catalytic performances for better teaching and learning.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences Education
- Faculty Development
- Latin America
Background:
- Enhancing teaching methodologies is crucial for improving health sciences education quality.
- Faculty development programs require context-specific frameworks for effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive faculty development framework for health sciences in Latin America.
- To improve teaching methodologies and elevate learning experiences in the region.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative approach utilizing questionnaires, interviews, and group discussions.
- Involved 1836 professionals from 16 Latin American countries.
- Ensured a broad and diverse perspective in data collection.
Main Results:
- Defined five key dimensions: learning facilitation, evaluation/feedback, innovation/research, educational process management, and socioemotional relationships.
- Identified seven progressive levels of teacher development.
- Highlighted 'catalytic performances' as drivers for continuous improvement.
Conclusions:
- The developed framework is tailored to Latin America's specific context.
- Emphasizes advanced pedagogical competencies and teacher-student relationships.
- Offers a holistic and progressive guide for professional development in health sciences.
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