The Effective Teacher Series is a faculty development program provided for all faculty, fellows and residents, both pre-clinical and clinical, to enhance and improve teaching skills. The program consists of 14 seminars on practical teaching skills, taught by faculty members who have a track record of success in the classroom or clinical setting. Each seminar combines didactic instruction with discussion, and will be held from 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. in D1.600 on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, beginning in September. Lunch is provided on an RSVP basis by contacting the ETS Administrator, and continuing education credit is available (please see below for CME details).
Program Director: Lynne Kirk, MD
| DATES |
2008 - 2009 TOPICS |
SPEAKERS |
| September 16 |
Mentoring
Learning Objectives:
- Know who Mentor was
- Identify the importance of mentors for
career progression
- Be knowledgeable about the various issues
related to selecting a mentor
|
Charles Ginsburg, M.D. |
| October 7 |
Using EHR to Enhance Student Learning
Learning Objectives:
- Enhance doctor-patient communication skills
- Increase just-in time learning
- Improve clinical performance
|
Allison Dobbie, M.D., MRCGP
Jay Morrow, Ph.D. |
| October 15 |
Excellence in Education Day
University Lecture
4:00 p.m. in D1.600
|
Kenneth Shine, M.D.
Interim Chancellor, UT System |
| October 21 |
Integrating the Use of Simulators
Learning Objectives:
- Learn why Simulation is a useful component of medical education
- Learn SimCenter terminology
and equipment potential
- Learn how to design a SimCenter teaching session
|
Joseph Martinez, M.D.
Rahm Heymann |
| November 4 |
Teaching Communication Skills
Learning Objectives:
- Define “communication” in the setting of
the practice of medicine
- Describe how this communication should be taught based on modern educational theory
- Describe how communication skills are taught at UT Southwestern and other US medical schools
|
Celia Jenkins, M.D. |
| December 2 |
Effectively Teaching the Millennial Student
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the general characteristics of the generations currently in teacher-student conflict
- Recognize how these characteristics
may present themselves
- Discuss potential strategies to bridge the gap
and create novel teaching/learning methods
|
Angela Mihalic, M.D. |
| January 20 |
Audience Response Systems in the Education of Health Professionals
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the benefits of an ARS in the classroom
- Learn its different uses and major concepts
- Familiarize yourself with the ARS options nationally and at UT Southwestern
- Experience an ARS demonstration
|
Jim Wagner, M.D. |
| February 3 |
Presenting Research Data
Learning Objectives:
- Organize an effective presentation
- Prepare slides and present an effective presentation
- Adequately present clinical research data
|
Steven Kliewer, Ph.D.
Dolores Peterson, M.D., Ph.D. |
| February 17 |
Communicating in the Lecture Hall
Learning Objective:
- To appreciate the importance of the lecture,
the lecturer and the audience for effective communication in the lecture hall
|
James Richardson,
D.V.M., Ph.D. |
| March 3 |
Implementation and Administration of a Successful Academic Service Learning Experience
Learning Objectives:
- Define service learning
- Recognize program characteristics that are typical
in a service learning experience
- Differentiate between community service
and service learning
- List key factors for developing a successful
service learning experience
|
Patricia Winchester,
P.T., Ph.D.
|
| March 17 |
The Library: Your Partner in Education
Learning Objectives:
- Become more proficient in navigating
the Library Website
- Identify Library resources that support your education goals
- List ways to obtain help from the Library
- Recognize opportunities for collaboration between faculty and librarians in course development
|
Claudia DeShay, Ph.D.
Tracey Minzenmayer, Ph.D. |
| April 7 |
Small Group Teaching (Focusing on Teaching
in the Colleges and Clinical Settings)
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the unique circumstances of
small group teaching
- List and define the characteristics of an
effective small group leader
- Techniques used in small group teaching
- Techniques to improve group interaction
- Ways to provide feedback to students
|
Hari Raja, M.D. |
| April 21 |
Tips and Techniques for Teaching in the
Outpatient Setting
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the challenges and opportunities for teaching in the outpatient setting
- Identify ways to organize a practice and schedule patients and that are conducive to teaching
- Understanding how to use 4 models for teaching where time is limited
- Identify the benefits and challenges of presentation & discussion in the presence of the patient
|
Amit Shah, M.D. |
| May 5 |
Resources for Teachers
Learning Objectives:
- Navigate the "dot edu" UT Southwestern
website with increased ease
- Find useful resources for teachers on the UT Southwestern web site
- Locate useful resources available on
external web sites
|
Susan Cox, M.D.
Susanne Mumby, Ph.D. |
| May 19 |
How to Assess and Develop Self-Directed Learning
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key elements of a self-directed learner
- Match ideal teacher roles to learner stage of
self-directed learning
- Describe strategies of effective approaches to assisting the learner in self-directed learning
|
Patty Hicks, M.D.
|
Accreditation: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas designates this educational activity for a maximum of one AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Off-Label Uses: Because this course is meant to educate physicians with what is currently in use and what may be available in the future, there may be “off-label” use discussed in the presentation. Speakers have been requested to inform the audience when off-label use is discussed.
Disclosure: It is UT Southwestern’s policy that participants in CME activities should be made aware of any affiliation or financial interest that may affect the speaker’s presentations. Each speaker has completed and signed a conflict of interest statement. The faculty members’ relationships will be disclosed in the handout.
