Learning Objectives:
- Articulate the concept of faculty calibration and its importance in maintaining consistency and standardization in dental hygiene education.
- Differentiate between theoretical explanations and practical demonstrations in the context of calibration, and ensure alignment between them.
- Engage with a variety of calibration exercises designed to enhance hands-on experience, peer-to-peer learning, and continuous improvement practices.
- Apply acquired strategies to effectively calibrate their own teaching methods within the realm of dental hygiene education.
- Implement a suite of provided calibration exercises within their respective institutions to enhance educational quality and consistency.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement in their teaching practices through regular calibration exercises.
In this course, we will delve into the concept of faculty calibration - an essential component in maintaining consistency and standardization in dental hygiene education. The course aims to highlight the importance of calibration in both theoretical explanations and practical demonstrations, ensuring that what we say aligns seamlessly with what we do.
Throughout the course, participants will be introduced to various calibration exercises that can be replicated within their respective institutions. These exercises are intended to provide hands-on experience in calibration, facilitate peer-to-peer learning, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
By the end of this course, participants will understand the significance of calibration in dental hygiene education, acquire strategies to effectively calibrate their teaching methods, and have a suite of exercises to implement in their home institutions.
CEU Credits: 1
AGD Code: 770 - Self Improvement