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Clinical Practice to Academia
A Guide for New and Aspiring Health Professions Faculty
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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 therapy, 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 PhD, OTR/L, 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.


Contents:

Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 The Health Care Context
Chapter 3 Con temporary Issues in Higher Education
Chapter 4 Understanding Institutional Types
Chapter 5 Pursuing an Academic Position
Chapter 6 Knowing Your Profession
Chapter 7 The First Year: Becoming Familiar With Your Campus, School, and Department
Chapter 8 The Faculty Role: Teaching and Beyond
Chapter 9 Understanding Today's College Students
Chapter 10 Conceptual Foundations of Teaching and Learning
Chapter 11 Instructional Strategies for the Classroom and Clinic
Chapter 12 Facilitating Professional Be hav ior Development in Students
Chapter 13 Professional Development for Health Professions Faculty
Chapter 14 Maintaining Balance in Your Life
Index


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ISBN-13: 9781630914363
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Publication date: November, 2020
Pages: 300
Dimensions: 152.00 x 229.00 x 15.00
Weight: 431g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Counselling & Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine

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