Clinical Practice to Academia
eBook - ePub

Clinical Practice to Academia

A Guide for New and Aspiring Health Professions Faculty

  1. 232 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Clinical Practice to Academia

A Guide for New and Aspiring Health Professions Faculty

About this book

Designed to assist health professionals with the transition from a clinical role to a faculty role, Clinical Practice to Academia: A Guide for New and Aspiring Health Professions Faculty provides a comprehensive overview of higher education for new and aspiring faculty across health professions including occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training, nursing, speech-language pathology, clinical and diagnostic sciences, and pharmacy.

This practical guide explores the complexities of the faculty role and includes specific strategies related to teaching and learning in the health professions. Written by Dr. Crystal A. Gateley, Clinical Practice to Academia includes an overview of the issues most impacting academics today. Chapters are placed within the context of current health care and higher education settings. Conceptual foundations of teaching and learning are reviewed, and specific strategies for classroom instruction are provided. The text also includes suggestions for ongoing professional development through the first few years and beyond.

Unique aspects of Clinical Practice to Academia include:

  • Introduction to institutional differences that affect faculty roles
  • Focus on the first few years of an academic career
  • Recommendations for exploring campus and professional resources
  • Overview of today's college students
  • Self-directed learning activities in each chapter for further exploration of topics

With practical advice that can be tailored to unique faculty roles, Clinical Practice to Academia: A Guide for New and Aspiring Health Professions Faculty is a must-have for any health care professionals who are moving into academia.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. About the Author
  9. Chapter 1 Introduction
  10. Chapter 2 The Health Care Context
  11. Chapter 3 Contemporary Issues in Higher Education
  12. Chapter 4 Understanding Institutional Types
  13. Chapter 5 Pursuing an Academic Position
  14. Chapter 6 Knowing Your Profession
  15. Chapter 7 The First Year: Becoming Familiar With Your Campus, School, and Department
  16. Chapter 8 The Faculty Role: Teaching and Beyond
  17. Chapter 9 Understanding Today’s College Students
  18. Chapter 10 Conceptual Foundations of Teaching and Learning
  19. Chapter 11 Instructional Strategies for the Classroom and Clinic
  20. Chapter 12 Facilitating Professional Behavior Development in Students
  21. Chapter 13 Professional Development for Health Professions Faculty
  22. Chapter 14 Maintaining Balance in Your Life
  23. Index