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Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education: Teaching in Today’s Changing Environment: Educating from a Developmental Perspective

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Conference ID

A6252

Purpose / Overview

Today’s educational and health-care reforms require faculty who can help learners to grow and evolve into reflective, critically thinking professionals. Such educational activities are embodied in the developmental perspective (Pratt D.D. Five Perspectives on Teaching in Adult and Higher Education. Malabar, FL: Krieger, 1998), an approach to teaching that aims to help learners to think critically, solve problems, and to understand for themselves. The developmental perspective is anchored in how learners come to understand something and the connection between teaching and learning. This course will provide a combination of activities to help educators explore the developmental perspective to teaching, develop a plan for deliberate practice in their teaching, and gain initial skills-based experiences.

Audience

This two-day course is designed for professional health educators who teach and supervise learners in undergraduate and graduate education programs.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the two-day course, each participant should be able to:

  • Recognize their own teaching perspectives
  • Incorporate key educational theories into their current teaching
  • Create a plan for deliberate practice of new teaching skills

Credit

Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Penn State College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Fee

Fee includes cost of instruction, all listed meals and online handout materials.

Early-bird registration: Before Aug. 15, 2018
$200

Regular registration: After Aug. 15, 2018
$250

Registrations received after Sept. 25, 2018, will incur a $25 late fee.

Cancellation

Cancellations received after Sept. 18, 2018, will incur a $25 processing fee

No refunds will be given after Sept. 22, 2018

The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies. Preregistered participants will be notified if a program is filled or canceled.

Sponsor

A continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine

Evaluation

A completed evaluation is required in order to receive a certificate for attending this activity. Please complete and submit the evaluation within the specified time frame.

Cancellations

The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund any program registration fees paid but cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

Program registrants who are experiencing illness or have been exposed to anyone who is ill should contact the Continuing Education office before attending any in-person activities.

Changes

Content and speakers for all programs are subject to change. Registrants will be notified of any significant updates.

COVID-19

On-campus educational activities provided by Penn State College of Medicine Continuing Education are required to follow healthcare facility guidelines. Off-campus events provided by Penn State College of Medicine Continuing Education follow the COVID-19 requirements of that venue. We ask that all participants respect that some attendees may still choose to wear masks for activities. Check the venue website for the latest requirements and recommendations. Please do not attend this activity if you have symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. By attending the activity, you attest that you do not have any symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, which may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of taste, loss of smell or any other sign of illness.

Access (ADA)

Penn State encourages people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. Participants who anticipate needing any type of special accommodation or who have questions about the physical access provided should contact the Continuing Education office at least one week in advance of participation or visit.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest (COI and Educational Balance)

It is Penn State policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all educational programs. Faculty and course directors have disclosed relevant financial relationships with commercial companies, and Penn State has a process in place to mitigate any conflict of interest. Complete faculty disclosure will be provided to program participants at the beginning of the activity.

University Nondiscrimination Policy

This publication is available in alternative media on request. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. It is the policy of the University to maintain an academic and work environment free of discrimination, including harassment. The Pennsylvania State University prohibits discrimination and harassment against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, genetic information, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status and retaliation due to the reporting of discrimination or harassment. Discrimination, harassment or retaliation against faculty, staff or students will not be tolerated at The Pennsylvania State University. Direct all inquiries regarding the Nondiscrimination Policy to the Affirmative Action Director, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901; 814-863-0471 (TTY). US M.Ed. A6252

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