Teaching Essentials for Health Sciences Faculty

Clinicians and scientists who also know how to teach are essential for educating our health sciences learners. Research shows that gaining teaching strategies through faculty development can positively affect all student learning.

Virtual sessions are open to all Creighton classroom and clinical faculty. 
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | 10-11am MST, 12-1pm CDT
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Strategies for Student Success by Venkatesh Govindarajan, Jeff Lang, Kiely Madhavan
Teacher-led instruction, far from being passive, is vital to learner success. Learn instructional strategies that reduce cognitive load and retrieve prior knowledge to improve material retention.

Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 11am-12pm MST, 12-1pm CST
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Team-Based Learning (TBL) Facilitation by Leah Chrisman, Cassandra Hays, Mary Sinclair
TBL is a structured, active learning strategy promoting preparation, team skills, and higher-order thinking in learners. Gain tools to enhance interactive discussions tailored for TBLs.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 | 11am-12pm MST, 12-1pm CST
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Incorporating Active Learning by Naomi Schmalz, Ken Kramer
Examine evidence-based techniques to foster interactive and collaborative classroom environment

Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 10-11am MST, 12-1pm CDT
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Question Writing by Cassie Eno, Jim Smith, Karli Wittorf
Explore the why, what, and how of assessment item writing in medical education. Faculty will receive easy-to-implement, pragmatic tips for improving their assessment items through review of best practices and item analytics.

Questions? Contact jessicaseaman@creighton.edu