Category: New Faculty
Assessment in Health Care Education
The word, “assessment,” can be a vague and misunderstood term in education, especially when the standard model of higher learning is centered around a “culture of assessment.” But, what is a culture of assessment? What does this give us as educators and part of an institution? Where do evaluation, accountability, feedback, and accreditation fit in […]
Dec 12, 2016
Become a faculty “first responder” to student issues. Students may be struggling academically, psychologically, or emotionally, and as a role model to many students, you are in a valuable position to help out. Being a student is a balancing act, juggling preparation, study skills, learning styles, and employment. Sometimes, it can just be too much. […]
Dec 12, 2016
They're Driving Me Crazy: Staying Sane When Teaching the Next Generation of Learners
Every new generation of learner brings a unique and different world perspective, learning preference, and communication style to UNMC. They also challenge us to examine the skills and approaches we use to interact with, teach, advise, and evaluate in a variety of learning settings. For example, presentations and lectures that worked well in the past […]
Sep 15, 2016
Mentoring Matters: The Many Benefits of Being a Mentee
From career guidance to insights about navigating the UNMC culture, mentors serve an invaluable role in your success. On top of helping you attain academic success, mentors can increase your personal satisfaction and provide assistance in preparing for rank advancement and leadership roles. Watch the final session of the three-part Mentoring Matters Series and see the […]
Jun 16, 2015
Mentoring Matters: The Key to Being a Successful Mentor
You don’t need to have experience in mentoring to be a great mentor. Being a mentor is a rewarding experience that allows you to pass along your knowledge and experience to help others. It is your personal characteristics and experience that will help you guide your mentee toward reaching their goals. There’s no need to […]
Jun 2, 2015
Mentoring Matters: How to Develop a Successful Mentoring Program
Mentoring programs help to increase retention rates of new faculty, enhance personal satisfaction of career choices, improve faculty morale, and even reduce stress and prevent burnout. But how do you go about creating a program in your college or unit? Watch the first session of the three-part Mentoring Matters Series and see how to develop your […]
May 19, 2015
Using Direct Observation to Enhance Clinical Teaching
One of the best ways students can learn is through hands-on education in the clinic. Yet, because this training doesn’t have the same evaluation structure as a traditional classroom, providing assessment and feedback can be difficult. This session will help you understand the importance of observation of trainees, recognize clinical scenarios, incorporate examples of direct observation, […]
Oct 10, 2013
Effective Lecture Design and Delivery
Despite what some people think, giving lectures can be no easy task and, just because you’ve sat through a lecture, doesn’t make you an expert at giving one. This session anchors your lecture to learning objectives, uses order and flow to tell a story, shows examples of lecture approaches, explore the role of software in […]
Oct 15, 2009
